Didcot Primary Academy
URN: 140688 • Didcot OX11 6DP
Overview
- Name
- Didcot Primary Academy
- URN
- 140688
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OMNIA LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Ashcroft (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01235606012
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
Summary
Didcot Primary Academy is a mixed, sponsor-led academy located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, accommodating 456 pupils with a capacity of 446. The school prides itself on its multicultural environment and a strong ethos centred around two core values: "Be kind" and "Be brilliant." These principles guide the school's approach to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
Under the leadership of Executive Principal Mrs Alison Ashcroft, Didcot Primary Academy aims to equip students with resilience, creativity, and a growth mindset. The curriculum is designed to engage children from nursery through to Year 6, promoting hands-on experiences that nurture a lifelong love of learning. The school has received an outstanding Ofsted report, highlighting its commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience.
The academy encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication regarding student progress. Families are welcomed into a vibrant community that shares a common goal of supporting each child's development and success. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Under the leadership of Executive Principal Mrs Alison Ashcroft, Didcot Primary Academy aims to equip students with resilience, creativity, and a growth mindset. The curriculum is designed to engage children from nursery through to Year 6, promoting hands-on experiences that nurture a lifelong love of learning. The school has received an outstanding Ofsted report, highlighting its commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience.
The academy encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication regarding student progress. Families are welcomed into a vibrant community that shares a common goal of supporting each child's development and success. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- School Blog (other)
- School Videos (other)
- Log in (other)
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- Omnia Learning Trust View Trust Website (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OMNIA LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 446
- Pupils
- 456
- Boys
- 222
- Girls
- 234
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 456 | 222 | 234 | 446 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 451 | 217 | 234 | 446 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 423 | 217 | 206 | 446 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 423 | 217 | 206 | 446 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 396 | 193 | 203 | 446 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 335 | 161 | 174 | 446 | 14.20 |
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