Is King's Meadow Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 103rd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King's Meadow Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at King's Meadow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at King's Meadow Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at King's Meadow Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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King's Meadow Primary School

Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2LU

Local ranking103rd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

455

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 50

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 434
Boys: 213 (48%)
Girls: 230 (52%)
Capacity: 455 (97% full)
SEND: 13.1%
FSM Eligible: 12.9%
EAL: 13.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 10.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,370/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.6%
White Other: 10.5%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Black African: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

74.6%

White British

10.5%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01869323525

office.2210@kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk

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Shakespeare Drive

Bicester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123011
UKPRN: 10074773
Establishment No.: 2210

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