Ladygrove Park Primary School
Didcot, OX11 7GB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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72nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 6.6/10 nationally. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ladygrove Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Ladygrove Park Primary School
Overview
Ladygrove Park Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive and nurturing” environment where pupils “strive to meet” high aspirations. The report highlights a “broad and interesting curriculum” delivered with rigour, resulting in pupils who behave “calmly and considerately” and achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “planned rigorously” with a “logical sequence” from Nursery to Key Stage 2, ensuring teachers know “precisely what knowledge and skills must be taught”.
- Assessment is used “most effectively in mathematics and English” to identify struggles early, allowing for timely support so pupils “keep up with their peers”.
- Early years provision is strong, with children getting a “great start” through “warm and stimulating relationships” and secure foundations in mathematics and reading.
- Personal development is fostered through roles such as “peer mentors” and “pupil inclusion ambassadors”, helping pupils learn “tolerance” and how to “look after their mental health”.
- Trustees and governors are “highly knowledgeable” and provide “strong support as well as focused accountability” for the school’s direction.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is “not fully secure across all curriculum areas”, leading to “gaps in their knowledge” in some foundation subjects where pupils “struggle to remember coherently”.
- The school must ensure assessment is used “consistently well across the curriculum” so that gaps in understanding are “identified and addressed promptly”.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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