Schools in Didcot
19 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Girls' School Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| UTC Oxfordshire University technical college | Good (2023) · previous system | 14–19 | — |
| Aureus School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Birinus School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (14)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aureus Primary School Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| South Moreton Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Blewbury Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chilton County Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Harwell Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Manor Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Willowcroft Community School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Didcot Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Hagbourne Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sires Hill Primary Academy Free schools | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Stephen Freeman Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–5 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.