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Didcot Girls' School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,610 girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ridgeway Education Trust. (St Birinus School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | St Birinus School | |
| 0.8 | UTC Oxfordshire | |
| 0.9 | Aureus School | |
| 3.4 | Europa School UK | |
| 5.0 | John Mason School | |
| 5.2 | Larkmead School | |
| 5.3 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 5.4 | Wallingford School | |
| 6.5 | The Downs School | |
| 7.6 | King Alfred's | |
| 7.7 | St Johns CofE Academy | |
| 8.1 | The Oxford Academy |
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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