Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School
Castle Street, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, OX27 0HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Bicester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2025, report published 18 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 July 2025
Pupils feel safe, known and celebrated at this joyful and nurturing school. They have a deep understanding of the school's values, which include respect, honesty and friendship. Behaviour is excellent, and relationships between pupils and staff are strong and respectful. Pupils are proud to be recognised for their achievements, especially when awarded one of the school's highly prized 'value bands'. Pupils are enthusiastic about the many leadership opportunities available, which allow them to play an active role in shaping school life. The Eco Council has recently gained external recognition for its work to improve the school environment. Pupils know they can make a difference beyond school too. For example, members of the Junior Leadership Team regularly visit and build friendships with older local residents at the church. Pupils cherish the rich experiences that enhance the curriculum. A well-planned programme of trips and visitors helps bring the curriculum to life. A growing number of after-school clubs, introduced following pupil and parent feedback, are also popular. Since the last inspection, leaders' high expectations have led to clear improvements. Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for secondary school. As they get ready to move on, Year 6 pupils speak with pride and fondness about their time at the school.
What the school should improve
- The school's recent curriculum refinements are still in the process of being fully embedded. As a result, the depth and consistency of teachers' subject knowledge and pedagogical skills vary across different subjects. The school should maintain its emphasis on strengthening teaching across all subjects to ensure that pupils make strong progress through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
150 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford C of E School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Grendon Underwood School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Launton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 75% met the expected standard |
| Five Acres Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Langford Village Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Beth Brown
- Phone
- 01869277268
- Address
- Castle Street, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, OX27 0HJ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110411
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.