Ladygrove Park Primary School, Didcot

In its own words: "Thinkers understand risks and know when to take them. Thinkers keep an open mind and research solutions. They strive to have up to date understanding, knowledge and skills, supported by a vibrant and progressive culture of learning. Thinkers work through a wide range of subjects at a detailed level and in a climate of continuous innovation."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Introduction video to the Curriculum and how to get regular parent information At Ladygrove Park Primary School we expect your child to become a successful citizen of the next generation. We endeavor to give your child the tools which will enable this."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, swimming, yoga, karate, dance, ballet, drama and orchestra.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £6.25 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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

Results fell from 82% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Ladygrove Park Primary School as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ladygrove Park Primary School are Sires Hill Primary Academy (0.5 miles); All Saints Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, 85% reading, 90% maths); Manor Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 58% maths); and Willowcroft Community School (0.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 75% maths).

Ladygrove Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

7.3% 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 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ladygrove Park Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ladygrove Park Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 134 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Ladygrove Park Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ladygrove Park Primary School are Didcot Girls' School (0.8 miles), Didcot Sixth Form College (0.8 miles), St Birinus School (1 mile) and Aureus School (1.5 miles).