Aureus Primary School
103%
Capacity
459
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Aureus Primary School
Aureus Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 459 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Danielle Clelland, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 324th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Aureus Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 234 applications for 60 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 89 were first-preference applications.
Aureus Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aureus Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Aureus Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Clover Fields, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, OX11 6GS |
| Headteacher | Danielle Clelland |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 459 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 459 / 446 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
324th of 13,686
Nationally
40th of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
234
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
89 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Clover Fields, Didcot
South Oxfordshire, OX11 6GS
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