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Didcot Primary Academy
Chestnut Drive, Great Western Park, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6DP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
456
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 2% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is significantly above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, while the overall data is impressive, details on specific progress measures could enhance understanding of individual student growth.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.3%
Asian Indian9.9%
White Other8.1%
Asian Chinese5.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Mixed Other3.9%
Black African3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Other2.2%
Asian Other1.8%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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51.60594, -1.26848 · OX11 6DP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140688
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Didcot Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Didcot Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2019.
Is Didcot Primary Academy a good school?
Didcot Primary Academy scores 97.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Didcot Primary Academy?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Didcot Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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