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The Cooper School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Cooper School is a academy converter secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1228 pupils, and a capacity of 1333 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,228

Pupils

1,333

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

The Cooper School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Cooper School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →

The Cooper School — School Information

Full address
Churchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4RS
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141069

Other Secondary Schools in Bicester

If The Cooper School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Cooper School

Is The Cooper School oversubscribed?

The Cooper School is operating close to its capacity of 1333 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Cooper School?

Admission to The Cooper School is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Cooper School cover?

The Cooper School is a secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.