Willowcroft Community School
101%
Capacity
488
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Willowcroft Community School
Willowcroft Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 488 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 482 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Willowcroft Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Doy, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2321st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Willowcroft Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 56 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Willowcroft Community School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Willowcroft Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Mereland Road, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, OX11 8BA |
| Headteacher | Amanda Doy |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 488 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.5% |
| School Capacity | 488 / 482 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2321st of 13,686
Nationally
317th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
77%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mereland Road, Didcot
South Oxfordshire, OX11 8BA
Journey to School
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