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King's Meadow Primary School
Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2LU, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
434
Capacity
455
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this primary school demonstrates a positive environment for learning. While 60% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2—placing it in the top 63% compared to UK schools—only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for children aged 3-11 in Oxfordshire.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
91%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other10.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.90605, -1.17114 · OX26 2LU
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123011
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Meadow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
King's Meadow Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is King's Meadow Primary School a good school?
King's Meadow Primary School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about King's Meadow Primary School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, King's Meadow Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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