Didcot Primary Academy
Didcot, OX11 6DP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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1st of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.7/10 against 3,930 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Didcot Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in January 2025, what specific actions have been taken to maintain the Outstanding rating? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for pupils who attend?
What Ofsted said about Didcot Primary Academy
Overview
Didcot Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with a distinct and consistent culture.
Strengths
- Pupils are “eager to come to school,” feel safe, and demonstrate “very positive attitudes to their learning.”
- The curriculum “steadily builds pupils’ knowledge over time,” supported by teachers with “strong” subject knowledge who challenge pupils to think deeply.
- Reading instruction is highly effective, with “expert staff” ensuring pupils develop strong phonics and writing skills, while wider reading boosts vocabulary and enjoyment.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “supported very well and achieve highly,” with precise identification of needs and careful adaptations.
- Leaders have a “clear shared vision” and staff report positive well-being and manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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