The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.8
15.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
72%
30.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 282 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,643
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Sarah Roberts & Martha Hawes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Crescent, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Primary School
Primary · Very close
Stephen Freeman Primary School
Primary · 709m away
Willowcroft Community School
Primary · 975m away
Aureus Primary School
Primary · 980m away
St Birinus School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Didcot Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ladygrove Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Didcot Girls' School a selective school?
No. Didcot Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Didcot Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Didcot Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Didcot Girls' School?
Didcot Girls' School currently has 1,643 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Didcot Girls' School take?
Didcot Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Didcot Girls' School?
Didcot Girls' School is in Didcot, OX11 7AJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Didcot Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Didcot Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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