Ducklington Primary School
83%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Ducklington Primary School
Ducklington Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 249 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ducklington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heidi Bramwell, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10897th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Ducklington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 20 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ducklington Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Ducklington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Aston Road, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX29 7US |
| Headteacher | Heidi Bramwell |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 249 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10897th of 13,686
Nationally
1640th of 2,034
In South East
35th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
50%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Aston Road, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX29 7US
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