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Didcot Girls' School
Manor Crescent, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AJ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.8 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,643
Capacity
1,593
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.8, this secondary school excels in academic performance, ranking in the top 9% nationally. A strong 87% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 72% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in key subjects. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 68%, reflecting its commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 24 November 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.8 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 87% | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 72% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 68% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 55% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.7%
White Other6.5%
Asian Indian3.4%
Black African2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.60730, -1.25322 · OX11 7AJ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138490
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Didcot Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Didcot Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 November 2015.
Is Didcot Girls' School a good school?
Didcot Girls' School scores 92.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Didcot Girls' School in GCSEs?
Didcot Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.8. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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