The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lindsay Daulton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2LU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is King's Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King's Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Meadow Primary School?
King's Meadow Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Meadow Primary School take?
King's Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King's Meadow Primary School?
King's Meadow Primary School is in Bicester, OX26 2LU, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, King's Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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