The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- WILLOWCROFT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Amanda Doy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mereland Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Birinus School
Secondary · Very close
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Didcot Girls' School
Secondary · 975m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ladygrove Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Aureus Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willowcroft Community School's Ofsted rating?
Willowcroft Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willowcroft Community School?
Willowcroft Community School currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willowcroft Community School take?
Willowcroft Community School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willowcroft Community School?
Willowcroft Community School is in Didcot, OX11 8BA, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willowcroft Community School have a sixth form?
No, Willowcroft Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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