Rain, resilience and raw beans make DofE trip memorable

  Report by Amie Withers Over the weekend of 24 & 25 May, 84 Year 9 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh participants set off on their practice expedition – and what an expedition it was. Starting in Long Hanborough and finishing at Hill End campsite, our pupils faced rain, mud, mysterious food choices and the occasional […]

Cancer Research and Foodbank benefit from TBS Charity Mile

Report by Paige Stevenson On Thursday 4 April, The Bicester School community came together for something truly special – the TBS Charity Mile. Organised by our passionate School Ambassadors, with the goal of raising funds for Cancer Research UK and collecting donations for the Bicester Foodbank, students and staff were encouraged to walk, run, cycle […]

ALET schools unite to tackle sustainability and embrace core values

The event, which took place on Friday 9 May at the historic Oxford building, brought together student leadership teams to explore sustainability within the Trust, and examine how ALET’s five core attributes – Resilient, Enterprising, Confident, Aware and Professional – can help shape the future of education. Representatives from The Bicester School, UTC Reading, UTC […]

Our thoughts are with the Bicester community

We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire at Bicester Heritage on the evening of 15 May 2025. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives or have been affected. As a school at the heart of this community, we stand together in support and […]

DofE Gold adventurers conquer the Peak District

Year 12 and 13 adventurers embarked on their much-anticipated DofE Gold Expedition to the Peak District –  and what a week it was! Taking place between 28 April-2 May, this years trip was a stark contrast to last year’s damp escapade with gorgeous sunshine and clear skies. While the shift in weather meant fewer drenched […]

Students explore future careers in sport and health

Year 10 GCSE students recently enjoyed an immersive Engagement Day at Oxford Brookes University, diving into the exciting fields of sport, health, and physical activity. Hosted by the BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health programme, the event showcased how science, technology, and public service intersect to promote wellbeing. Students rotated through hands-on workshops that brought […]

TBS takes to the slopes

An unforgettable ski adventure took place during the Easter holidays, when 41 adventurous pupils embarked on a thrilling week-long ski and snowboarding trip to the stunning Italian Alps. Their destination was the picturesque village of La Thuile, nestled in the Aosta Valley and watched over by the iconic Mont Blanc. From seasoned snowboarders to first-time […]

Enrichment day boost to employment skills

  A enrichment day for Years 12 and 13 asked the students to work together in a series of tasks designed to develop their employability skills. Year 13s worked in teams on a sustainability project with many strands, while Year 12 looked at improving their understanding of academic writing. Year 13 – Sustainable community design […]

Bicester School leaders make a splash as hosts of primary school swim gala

  Bicester’s sporting spirit was on full display as student leaders from The Bicester School organised a primary school swim gala, bringing together young athletes from eight local primary schools. Held on 16 January at the Bicester Leisure Centre, the event celebrated community, teamwork and athletic achievement, with invaluable support from the Bicester Blue Fins […]

Wheely good news for cycling!

A supercalifragilistic expialidocious donation of 20 bikes gave extra zippadeedoodah to The Bicester School’s annual Disney Race for Life! Taking place on October 12, the event brought together more than 70 students and staff who took part in the after school event dedicated to fitness, community and cycling! This year’s event featured a new special addition: […]