Aureus Primary School, Didcot

In its own words: "At Aureus Primary School, it is our belief that we are creating future adults with the skills and inclination to leave a positive impact on the world - anywhere in the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As the newly appointed Headteacher of Aureus Primary School, I am proud to lead our vibrant and fully-grown school, now thriving at full capacity at the heart of Great Western Park in Didcot. I am honoured to lead its next chapter, and I look forward to supporting and celebrating the successes of our children as they fulfil their potential."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Aureus Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 94% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 78 families put Aureus Primary School as their first choice and 215 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 23 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Aureus Primary School are Didcot Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 90% maths); Stephen Freeman Primary School (0.6 miles); Manor Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 58% maths); and Northbourne Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 69% maths).

Aureus Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Aureus Primary School is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aureus Primary School (adjacent), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Aureus Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 101 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Aureus Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Aureus Primary School are UTC Oxfordshire (0.4 miles), Aureus School (0.4 miles), Didcot Sixth Form College (0.6 miles) and Didcot Girls' School (0.6 miles).