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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Cherwell, OX5 1EAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,336
of 13,686 nationally

About West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School is a mixed state primary in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, and it's a school that families clearly want to get into. With a capacity of 475, it currently has 297 pupils on roll, meaning there's plenty of physical space, but the demand is intense. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 80 applications for just 30 places, with 33 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.67. That's a strong signal of local popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23% — so the intake is slightly less disadvantaged than the national picture, though still a significant minority. The school has a nursery provision, catering for children from age 3, and its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', making it a straightforward community option for families in Kidlington.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxford Road, Kidlington, Cherwell, OX5 1EA
HeadteacherSimon Isherwood
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils297
Free School Meals (FSM)17.0%
School Capacity297 / 475 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsLibraryArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubEco ClubChoirGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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