The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Bryn Gibson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Styles, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harwell Primary School?
Harwell Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harwell Primary School take?
Harwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harwell Primary School?
Harwell Primary School is in Didcot, OX11 0HX, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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