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Didcot Girls' School
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- Didcot OX11 7AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: GCSE results are considerably above the national average. Pupils make rapid progress in all subjects and year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave excellently in lessons, being consistently enthusiastic, self-motivated, ready to learn; however, some pupils reported occasional name-calling.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have exceptional opportunities for professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers engage in high-quality debate about improving teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is excellent in Years 7 to 11 and good but improving in the sixth form.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents participate in school life and express overwhelming delight with the school.
Communication: The school has very strong and well-managed procedures for dealing with any academic or personal problems that pupils may experience.
Parent Satisfaction: The parents who contacted inspectors are overwhelmingly delighted with the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders empower staff to develop their skills quickly in a supportive and rigorous professional environment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school sorts out most reported instances of name-calling or unpleasant behavior quickly and effectively but some issues persist.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Systems for supporting pupils pastorally are strong, often involving parents supportively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and the school generally prevents and deals with it exceptionally well. Few pupils report unkind behavior continues after being reported.
Extracurricular Offerings: A very wide, inspiring range of activities outside school hours are available and heavily attended by pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The vast offering supports students in balancing academics with extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: In physical education, pupils are expertly taught a very wide range of sports and techniques, both indoors and outdoors.
Career Counselling Services: The school provides excellent, impartial guidance about future education and career options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Learners in the sixth form achieve good results at A level and are prepared well for their futures.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs are well provided for and achieve well, though improvement is ongoing.
Subjects Offered: The school has a very broad curriculum which meets the needs of pupils very well, offering a wide choice of relevant subject options.
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Didcot Girls' School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1616 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Didcot Girls' School's designation as a National Teaching School in July 2017 made us very happy. Initiated in 2011, Teaching Schools are outstanding institutions that collaborate with partner institutions as part of an alliance to offer possibilities for professional growth for teachers at all career phases. Teaching Schools ensure that the most outstanding school leaders are identified and given help to become successful headteachers while raising standards by assisting other schools, particularly those in difficult situations. Hannah Fulwell, the director of teaching school at Didcot Girls' School, is in charge of the Teaching School Alliance, which operates at the local, county, and federal levels. The goal of our teaching school is to engage with other institutions to improve educational standards for children by encouraging institutions, administrators, and teachers to perform at the highest level possible. We are honoured to be collaborating with the schools and organisations listed below. Please get in touch with Hannah Fulwell, our Teaching School Director, at [email protected] if you're interested in joining our partnership. An important ally of the Oxfordshire Teaching School Alliance is DGSTSA.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 71% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.40% | - | 31.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.96 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.54 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.57 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 3 | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 8 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 8 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 14 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 6 | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 15 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 21 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.09 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 35.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.06 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.05 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.40% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 91 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.11 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.35 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.6% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.87 2 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.54 3 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.11 3 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.62 2 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.0% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.1 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.6 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Didcot Girls' School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1