South Moreton Primary School, Didcot

Primary
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Mixed
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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.5km)Possible (~2.1km)Unlikely (~2.7km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Cheryl Sanchez
Pupils:115 / 175 capacity
LA:Oxfordshire
Phone:01235813110
Address:High Street, South Moreton, Didcot, OX11 9AG
Trust:OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 June 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 13 January 2026View full report
URN:144547
UKPRN:10064019
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Didcot and Wantage
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

South Moreton Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, happy environment where all children thrive. Teachers expertly tailor their teaching to support every learner, including those who need extra help with reading, writing or maths. The school goes beyond academic learning to develop confident, resilient pupils with strong values and a genuine love of learning.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent pupil behaviour and a strong positive learning culture where pupils are engaged and respectful
  • High achievement in national tests, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
  • Ambitious curriculum that goes beyond national expectations and is highly inclusive for all learners
  • Outstanding early years provision with strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics foundations
  • Exceptional inclusion practices with individualised support that removes barriers to learning

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

School council, eco council, house captain roles, assemblies, news and global citizenship work, enrichment opportunities including Remembrance Day and sleep education, clubs and activities

South Moreton Primary School is a high-performing primary school that achieves strong standards across all areas, with particular success for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school creates a joyful, inclusive learning environment where pupils are happy, well-behaved, and confident learners.

At a Glance

14.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+11ppMaths-8ppWriting+3pp

Reading has improved from 77% to 88%. Maths has declined from 77% to 69%. Writing has remained stable at around 88%.

Class Sizes

23.2

Avg class size

20.0

Infant (KS1)

23.3

KS2

5

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

The Crown (o/s)
139m · 2 min walk
Kirby Close (adj)
271m · 4 min walk
Village Hall (opp)
989m · 16 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

66%

Available places

115 pupils

175 capacity

60 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Didcot

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,096
Projected new pupils:274

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Didcot

Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

8,555

Applications

6,831

Got 1st preference

94.0%

Got preferred school

99.1%

Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

13 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
6 October 2021
6 June 2017

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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School Funding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.53827%

Overall absence

2.88462%

Persistent absence

104

Enrolments

Authorised2.96629%
Unauthorised0.57198%
Persistent (10%+)2.88462%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.07304%
18/19
2.42363%
20/21
4.45905%
21/22
5.36902%
22/23
4.02235%
23/24
3.53827%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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