Is Northbourne Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 May 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 86th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northbourne Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at Northbourne Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Northbourne Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Northbourne Church of England 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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Northbourne Church of England Primary School

Cockcroft Road, Didcot, OX11 8LJ

Local ranking86th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

341

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 May 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 22.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 338
Boys: 181 (53%)
Girls: 162 (47%)
Capacity: 341 (101% full)
SEND: 20.4%
FSM Eligible: 12.7%
EAL: 9.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 16.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,777/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.8%
White Other: 5.3%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Black African: 2.5%
Other: 2.5%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%

82.8%

White British

5.3%

White Other

2.5%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01235817744

head.3852@northbourne.oxon.sch.uk

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Cockcroft Road

Didcot, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144688
UKPRN: 10066390
Establishment No.: 3852
Trust: OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST

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