Didcot Girls' School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Crescent Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7AJ |
| Phone | 01235812092 |
| Reference Number | 138490 |
Didcot Girls’ School has undergone an urgent inspection focusing on safeguarding arrangements due to concerns raised with Ofsted. The inspection found that leaders have made significant improvements to safeguarding processes since the last inspection. While overall standards may show signs of decline, there were no serious concerns identified that would warrant immediate action. The inspection concludes that the school’s safeguarding arrangements are effective, highlighting strong relationships between pupils and staff, which contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1643 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 300 | 300 |
| 8 | Unknown | 269 | 269 |
| 9 | Unknown | 300 | 300 |
| 10 | Unknown | 265 | 265 |
| 11 | Unknown | 263 | 263 |
| 12 | Unknown | 119 | 119 |
| 13 | Unknown | 127 | 127 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.7% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Didcot Girls' School | |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have strengthened safeguarding processes and practices.
- Staff have a good understanding of their roles in safeguarding.
- Pupils feel safe and confident in raising concerns.
- Trustees maintain secure oversight of safeguarding.
- The personal development programme informs pupils about safety and healthy relationships.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.8 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.77 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 25.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 105 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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