St Birinus School

About St Birinus School

St Birinus School is an all boys' comprehensive school in Oxfordshire that fosters resilience, leadership skills, and a commitment to high educational standards. It offers a wide range of sports and extra-curricular activities, and has a strong ethos in the arts. The school is part of the Ridgeway Education Trust and has a joint Sixth Form with Didcot Girls' School.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr William Manning

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 230 responses • 19% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

84.8% positive 15.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83.9% positive 13.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

78.7% positive 17% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88.7% positive 7.8% negative

My child does well at this school

84.8% positive 12.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 230 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

71.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.36

Progress 8

Above average

53.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

72.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

45.2% entered EBacc

31.3% achieved EBacc

166 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

E

Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent May 10, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding Experience for Our Son"

We have been thoroughly impressed with St Birinus School from day one. The 'Inspiring Excellence through Care, Courtesy and Commitment' values are truly embedded in the school culture. Our son has thrived in the all-boys environment and has had the opportunity to explore various sports and extracurricular activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Raj D Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2023

4.0

"Great School with Friendly Staff"

Our son has settled in well at St Birinus School, and we have been pleased with the progress he has made. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the facilities are excellent. We like the focus on character development and leadership skills.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Helen T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

3.0

"Mixed Feelings about Our Time at St Birinus"

We had a mixed experience at St Birinus School. The school offered a wide range of activities and sports, which was great for our son. However, we sometimes felt that the academic side could be improved. Overall, it was an okay experience, but we wouldn't choose to send our child back.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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