South Moreton Primary School
Didcot, OX11 9AG · Oxfordshire · primary school
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24th 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 — 6.8/10 against 4,208 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Moreton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% 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 (6.8 out of 10 either way). The January 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Lego Spike, Coding Club, and Science Superstars, alongside sports such as Netball, Hockey, and Archery. Arts provision covers Drama Club, Quilling, and Sewing. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 115 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about South Moreton Primary School
Overview
South Moreton Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "very happy" and feel safe, benefiting from a "highly inclusive" culture. The report highlights that leaders have established a "strong, shared understanding" of teaching and curriculum, resulting in secure practice and high achievement across all aspects of learning.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in national tests, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs being "particularly successful".
- Behaviour is a strength; classes are "orderly" and disruption is "exceptionally rare", with pupils demonstrating "strong moral understanding" and emotional literacy.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "highly inclusive", going well beyond national expectations while ensuring steady, secure progress for all.
- Attendance is high, supported by "proactive" and "highly individualised support" for families facing difficulties.
- Early years provide a "joyful and harmonious space" where children make rapid progress in foundational skills like reading and writing.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to embed its "impactful research-driven school improvement" and professional development to contribute to system-wide improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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