Manor Primary School
Didcot, OX11 7LB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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170th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,405 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a House System, School Council, and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, alongside Sports Day and Football. Trips include visits to Beale Park, Harcourt Arboretum, and the Earth Trust.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Manor Primary School
Overview
Manor Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where the motto ‘aspire and contribute’ is woven through curriculum and life, with pupils who are ‘friendly and accepting’ and strive to meet high expectations. Recent changes have raised achievement standards, supported by a ‘carefully designed broad and balanced curriculum’ and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Staff teach phonics well and provide ‘effective extra instruction’ for pupils needing to catch up, while reading ‘high-quality and diverse texts’ to promote a love of reading.
- In mathematics, children build a ‘sound understanding of number’ in Reception, preparing them well for calculation and problem-solving.
- The new trust-wide curriculum is ‘exact in what teachers have to teach and well sequenced over time’, helping staff with workload and planning.
- There is a ‘strong approach to supporting pupils’ mental health and well-being’, with pupils understanding the importance of a healthy brain and body.
- Governance is effective, with trustees having a ‘clear and accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for further development’.
Areas to improve
- Pupils have ‘gaps in their subject knowledge in some foundation subjects’ due to weaker past curriculum thinking; the school must monitor the impact of the new curriculum on learning and remembering.
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are sometimes ‘not precise enough’, meaning this group does not always learn as well as they could.
- Some parents ‘do not understand the school’s work’; the school should extend partnerships to ensure parents are better informed and confident.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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