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
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.
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.
Useful links
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- Welcome from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- Become an SBS Governor (governance)
- Reporting Absences (sen)
- Consent Forms (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Posted on: 05/09/2025Open Events for Year 6 students (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- AdmissionsRead More (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Didcot Girls' School (76.6)
- UTC Oxfordshire (48.8)
- Didcot Girls' School (45.2)
- St Birinus School (45.2)
- Aureus School (38.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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