Sires Hill Primary Academy
N/A
Ofsted Rating
15%
Capacity
75
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Sires Hill Primary Academy
Sires Hill Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 75 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (15% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Alison Ashcroft, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Sires Hill Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 27 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sires Hill Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Football, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Gardening and 2 more.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Sires Hill Primary Academy 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 | None |
| Address | Darwin Drive, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, OX11 9GY |
| Headteacher | Alison Ashcroft |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| School Capacity | 75 / 510 (15% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
83
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Darwin Drive, Didcot
South Oxfordshire, OX11 9GY
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