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Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Cockcroft Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8LJ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
338
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 72% of schools nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. While 56% of students meet expected standards, there is room for improvement, especially as only 22% achieve the higher standard. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be above average, making it a viable option for families in Oxfordshire.
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Last inspected: 23 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.1%
White Other5.0%
Asian Other2.4%
Other2.4%
Black African2.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.59830, -1.24817 · OX11 8LJ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN144688
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northbourne.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northbourne Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northbourne Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2015.
Is Northbourne Church of England Primary School a good school?
Northbourne Church of England Primary School scores 55.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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