SchoolScoresDidcot Girls' School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
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Manor Crescent, Didcot, OX11 7AJ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 24 November 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
262 pupils in this year group.
72% — 24 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 58.8 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
282 pupils in this year group.
96% — 3 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 55% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 33% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
125 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 40% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 68% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 40.8 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
26 subjects, 399 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 27% | 58% | 40% |
| Biology | 46 | 17% | 37% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 32 | 6% | 28% | 30% |
| Psychology | 31 | 13% | 35% | 19% |
| Sociology | 28 | 4% | 36% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 26 | 8% | 19% | 16% |
| Physics | 21 | 10% | 38% | 31% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 18 | 39% | 83% | 59% |
| English Literature | 17 | 41% | 71% | 23% |
| History | 15 | 0% | 27% | 23% |
| Economics | 13 | 8% | 23% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 13 | 8% | 23% | 16% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 15% | 22% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 11 | 9% | 36% | 14% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 25% | 50% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 7 | 0% | 43% | 38% |
| Dance | 6 | 33% | 33% | 30% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 50% | 15% |
| Geography | 6 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: German, Art and Design (Photography), Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Spanish, French, Physical Education / Sports Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
113 students in this year group.
96% — 16 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 96% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 96% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
97 students in this year group.
78% — 22 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 56% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 41% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 263 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 280 |
| Of those, offered a place | 249 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 471 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 19.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 17.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Lower than 72% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6 | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 69% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Didcot. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 14.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Birinus School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aureus School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- UTC Oxfordshire 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Didcot Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Didcot Girls' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 November 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Didcot Girls' School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 27 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Didcot Girls' School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 280 families put Didcot Girls' School as their first choice for 263 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 249 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138490.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.