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St Birinus School

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St Birinus School

Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ

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Boys
Pupils
1,212
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.6%
Attainment 8
48.1
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.2%
Basics 9-5
50.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
43.3%
EBacc APS
4.44
EBacc 9-5
19.9%
EBacc 9-4
31.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.35
A*-A Grades
25.9%
A*-B Grades
58.9%
AAB+ %
13.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 68 students entered

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About St Birinus School

St Birinus School is a secondary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. The school has around 1,212 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Birinus School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2020 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Jan 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Birinus School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Birinus School

What is St Birinus School's Ofsted rating?
St Birinus School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are St Birinus School's latest exam results?
St Birinus School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Birinus School located?
St Birinus School is a secondary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11 8AZ).
How many pupils attend St Birinus School?
St Birinus School has around 1,212 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Birinus School with other schools?
View St Birinus School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oxfordshire.