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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1EA, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.0 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
297
Capacity
475
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the local area. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
89%
School keeps me informed
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.9%
White Other15.5%
Asian Indian6.1%
Asian Other5.1%
Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Black African1.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.81600, -1.28316 · OX5 1EA
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN144398
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School a good school?
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School scores 85.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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