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Ducklington Primary School

Ducklington Primary School

West Oxfordshire, OX29 7USPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAston Road, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX29 7US
HeadteacherHeidi Bramwell
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity206 / 249 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
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

Top 80%

1640th of 2,034

In South East

Top 81%

35th of 44

In West Oxfordshire

Top 80%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:67%
Higher:30%
Writing
Expected:67%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:80%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

56%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketAthleticsGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

20

Applications

49

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ducklington Primary School

Ducklington Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01993703651ducklington.oxon.sch.uk/

Aston Road, Witney

West Oxfordshire, OX29 7US

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Aston Road, Witney

West Oxfordshire, OX29 7US

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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