St Birinus School

URN: 138762 • Didcot OX11 8AZ

Overview

Name
St Birinus School
URN
138762
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
William Manning (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01235814444
Website
Visit
Address
Mereland Road, Didcot OX11 8AZ

Summary

St Birinus School is an all-boys comprehensive secondary school located in Didcot, Oxfordshire. As an academy converter, it serves approximately 1,212 students, with a capacity of 1,428. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes resilience, leadership, and high educational standards, aligning with its ethos of "Inspiring Excellence through Care, Courtesy and Commitment."

The curriculum at St Birinus School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for future academic and vocational pathways. The school also offers a co-educational Sixth Form in partnership with Didcot Girls' School, facilitating a diverse and vibrant learning community for post-16 education.

St Birinus School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support, encouraging parental engagement and participation in school events. With a focus on student well-being and achievement, the school aims to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1428
Pupils
1212
Boys
1212
Girls
0
FSM %
16.60
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1212 1212 0 1428 16.60
2024-09-11 1166 1166 0 1428 14.70
2023-09-11 928 928 0 1428 11.40
2022-09-11 928 928 0 1428 11.40
2021-09-11 915 915 0 1428 9.00
2020-09-11 901 901 0 1575 8.20

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