South Moreton Primary School, Didcot
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
115 pupils
175 capacity
60 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Didcot
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Didcot
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
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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 Absence2024/25
3.53827%
Overall absence
2.88462%
Persistent absence
104
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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