The Cooper School

At The Cooper School in Bicester, we don't believe in choosing between high expectations and a supportive environment. We are fiercely committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students can experience academic rigour to achieve their absolute best and unlock doors to future success. Yet, we know that true learning only happens when students feel safe, valued, and seen. That is why warmth and relationships are central to everything we do—defining our daily interactions, our staff culture, and our classroom environments.

We live and breathe by a simple but powerful ethos:

Work hard, be kind, dream big.

If you are looking for a school where your passion for your subject is matched by a dedication to student wellbeing, and where professional collaboration is rooted in mutual respect, we would love to welcome you to our team.

WE BELIEVE THAT TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY:

• all teaching will be inspirational and innovative which is differentiated for all including our most vulnerable learners;

• our curriculum is rich and relevant to all learners;

• the school works in partnership with other organisations in a true spirit of partnership;

• each student is significant, noticed, valued and respected;

• every student makes exceptional progress from their starting point as a result of outstanding and inspirational teaching;

• every student has a right to learn in a safe, engaging, nurturing and happy environment;

• every student is an articulate, autonomous but collaborative learner;

• each student is motivated to learn, is inquisitive about the world they live in and curious about their own learning;

• everyone in the school community is a learner who recognises their roles and responsibilities as members of a global society;

• every individual is part of a truly inclusive community that respects the surrounding environment and is committed to making it a better place for future generations.

Mrs Charlotte Broom 

Headteacher