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Didcot Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Didcot Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

456

Pupils

446

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Didcot Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Didcot Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Didcot Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Chestnut Drive, Great Western Park, Didcot, OX11 6DP
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140688

Other Primary Schools in Didcot

If Didcot Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Didcot are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Didcot Primary Academy

Is Didcot Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Didcot Primary Academy currently has 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Didcot Primary Academy?

Admission to Didcot Primary Academy is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Didcot Primary Academy cover?

Didcot Primary Academy is a primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Didcot Primary Academy?

Didcot Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.