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Northbourne Church of England Primary School

South Oxfordshire, OX11 8LJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#9,953
of 13,686 nationally

About Northbourne Church of England Primary School

Northbourne Church of England Primary School is a state primary in South Oxfordshire that is genuinely popular with local families. The school has 338 pupils on roll, which is 23 over its official capacity of 315, and the demand is clear from its admission data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 102 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.32. Only 23 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 23 were offered a place, so while the school is oversubscribed overall, first-preference families have a strong chance of getting in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school has a Church of England religious character and a nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single-site primary journey from nursery through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCockcroft Road, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, OX11 8LJ
HeadteacherAndrew Denham
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils338
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity338 / 315 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northbourne Church of England Primary School

Northbourne Church of England 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.