The Cooper School

The Cooper School is an 11-18 Secondary school serving the local area of Bicester, Oxfordshire.We are clear in our aim to provide a centre of excellence in scientific, technological, enterprising and vocational education. What has been the impact of this on standards? Our GCSE results have significantly improved (41% 5 + A* - C in 2005 to 89% in 2013, a year on year exponential increase putting the school in the top 25% of maintained secondary schools for value added).What are we most proud of? • New Technologies – sustained investment in NT to enhance independent learning experiences. Winner of NACE award and BETT. Dedicated school-based and run Youtube Channel with well over 100 revision videos across all subject areas. • English, Maths, Science at GCSE all over 65% A*-C 2013 with high VA scores over last few years. 2+ Sciences over 85% pass rate with large uptake in Triple Sciences.• Curriculum Innovation – 5+A*C seen 7 continuous year on year improvement from 41% (2005) to 91% (2012). • Management of Change – change of status from 11-16 to 11-18 started Sept 2011 with £4.4m build programme, increased teaching staff by 25% in two years (including nearly 20NQTs) and school roll increased by 25%+ in two years. Currently working on:• Ensuring teaching and learning is Outstanding• Ensuring Post-16 is judged Outstanding• Developing Leaders at all levels (distributive leadership)