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St Birinus School
Mereland Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8AZ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.7 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,212
Capacity
1,428
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing it in the top 38% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which reflects strong foundational skills. Additionally, 82% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere, though the EBacc entry rate of 43% may suggest room for growth in academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 43% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (230 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
75%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.2%
White Other8.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.60145, -1.24182 · OX11 8AZ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138762
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Birinus School rated by Ofsted?
St Birinus School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St Birinus School a good school?
St Birinus School scores 69.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 St Birinus School?
Based on 230 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Birinus School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Birinus School in GCSEs?
St Birinus School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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