Compare Didcot Girls' School and St Birinus School and UTC Oxfordshire

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Comparison of secondary schools: Didcot Girls' School (Secondary) in Didcot; St Birinus School (Secondary) in Didcot; UTC Oxfordshire (Secondary) in Didcot — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Didcot Girls' School, St Birinus School and UTC Oxfordshire. They are secondary phase and academy converter and university technical college type located around Didcot, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Didcot Girls' School), published Dec 2015. The lowest is 2 (St Birinus School), published Feb 2012. The most recent inspection on record is for UTC Oxfordshire (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,150, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST and Activate Learning Education Trust.

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Attribute	Didcot Girls' School OX11 7AJ	St Birinus School OX11 8AZ	UTC Oxfordshire OX11 6BZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • University technical college
Location	Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7AJ	Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8AZ	Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 6BZ
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Dec 2015	2 22 Feb 2012	2 31 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1593	1428	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST	RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST	Activate Learning Education Trust
Website	www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk	www.st-birinus-school.org.uk	www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Telephone	01235812092	01235814444	01235391587
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Didcot Girls' School

OX11 7AJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7AJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Dec 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01235812092

St Birinus School

OX11 8AZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 8AZ
Ofsted: 2 22 Feb 2012
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-birinus-school.org.uk
Telephone: 01235814444

UTC Oxfordshire

OX11 6BZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 6BZ
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Activate Learning Education Trust
Website: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Telephone: 01235391587

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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