West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
URN: 123004 • Kidlington OX5 1EA
Overview
- Name
- West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 123004
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Isherwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1EA
Summary
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School is a mixed community school located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, catering to 432 pupils with a capacity of 475. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where kindness and effort are core values. The ethos encourages children, staff, and families to embody these principles, contributing to a positive school culture.
The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with particular commendation for its outstanding personal development programs. West Kidlington is focused on continuous improvement, with initiatives aimed at enhancing spoken language, developing resilience, and providing clear guidance on academic targets. The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of all students, with an emphasis on both core and non-core subjects.
The school values its diverse community and aims to celebrate multicultural strengths while preparing students for life beyond primary education. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through visits and discussions, fostering a collaborative approach to education and development.
The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with particular commendation for its outstanding personal development programs. West Kidlington is focused on continuous improvement, with initiatives aimed at enhancing spoken language, developing resilience, and providing clear guidance on academic targets. The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of all students, with an emphasis on both core and non-core subjects.
The school values its diverse community and aims to celebrate multicultural strengths while preparing students for life beyond primary education. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through visits and discussions, fostering a collaborative approach to education and development.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 475
- Pupils
- 432
- Boys
- 250
- Girls
- 185
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 432 | 250 | 185 | 475 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 432 | 250 | 185 | 475 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 432 | 250 | 185 | 475 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 432 | 250 | 185 | 475 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 432 | 250 | 185 | 475 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 432 | 250 | 185 | 475 | 8.40 |
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