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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils are taught phonics effectively and learn to read quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is inspiring and interesting, providing pupils with solid grounding and opportunities to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Enhance and develop provision for disadvantaged pupils to attain at highest levels.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain highly and make strong progress across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide support where needed allowing pupils to experience success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes and high expectations set for them.
Support for SEND Pupils: The provision for pupils with SEND is strong with well-designed interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident in staff looking after their welfare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive and would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are keen to develop their association further.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities abound to play instruments, try out sports and investigate topics.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have utmost regard for support offered by leaders and feel valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff are determined that every pupil will do well and make excellent progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Well-chosen training enables staff to provide consistent teaching and expectations.
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GEMS Didcot Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.

It has 451 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Thank you for visiting GEMS Didcot Primary Academy. When you enrol in our school, we can't wait to work with you and your kids. Being the Principal of this school when it first began makes me incredibly proud; it has been an amazing opportunity to build a new school. Children will be immersed in a learning environment at GEMS Didcot Primary Academy that will provide them the tools they need to succeed in a world that is changing quickly. They will gain the ability to be resourceful, resilient, and growth-minded. They will develop the ability to deal with change and understand that difficulty and challenge are essential components of learning. They will engage in practical activities, and we will keep fostering their innate, unquenchable curiosity so that it develops into a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Beginning with our nursery class, this will last through Year 6. The amazing culture and values that exist in our school were noted in the outstanding Ofsted assessment from June 2019. The staff is truly amazing, and we all work together to give our kids the greatest possible education. In addition, a very unique community that is still developing and growing will accept your child and you as parents. There are many ways to participate, and we'll keep you updated on your child's development all year long. Please have a look at the details on this website, but remember that it cannot replace a visit! We would adore the opportunity to show you through our first-rate facilities and give you the chance to personally discover the excellent learning ethos we have already built.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
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B-
Ofset report Outstanding Requires Improvement Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.3 19.7 16.6
Proficient Math 105 107 101
Proficient Read 105 108 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 93 97
Reading 105 94 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 53% 54.36% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.7 Below Average
Writing -0.8 Below Average
Maths 0.8 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 96 96
Reading - 96 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 61.94% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 10.7% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 94
Reading - 96 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 61.34% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 10% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 96 93
Reading - 97 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 59.54% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 9.89% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at GEMS Didcot Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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