North Kidlington Primary School

URN: 123025 • Kidlington OX5 2DA

Overview

Name
North Kidlington Primary School
URN
123025
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Claxton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01865372607
Website
Visit
Address
Benmead Road, Kidlington OX5 2DA

Summary

North Kidlington Primary School, located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is a community school that serves 291 pupils with a capacity of 315. Established in 1961, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school maintains a strong focus on integrating technology into learning, with over 120 Chromebooks and 30 iPads available for student use.

The curriculum at North Kidlington emphasizes both academic achievement and practical skills. Children engage in a comprehensive phonics programme and enjoy a variety of high-quality texts. Additionally, the school promotes physical and mental well-being through sports, having achieved the School Games Platinum Award. Music education is also a key component, with all pupils receiving recorder lessons for four years.

North Kidlington Primary values strong relationships with families and encourages parental involvement in education. The recent OFSTED inspection in May 2024 confirmed the school's "good" rating across all areas, highlighting the positive experiences of pupils and the supportive community atmosphere. Head Teacher Zoë Claxton and her dedicated staff are committed to continuous improvement and fostering a love of learning.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
291
Boys
156
Girls
135
FSM %
14.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 291 156 135 315 14.40
2024-09-11 302 166 136 315 14.60
2023-09-11 298 171 127 315 11.90
2022-09-11 298 171 127 315 11.90
2021-09-11 299 169 130 315 13.00
2020-09-11 292 160 132 315 11.60

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