Didcot Girls’ School, including the Didcot Sixth Form, was inspected by Ofsted on 22nd and 23rd November. The school was last inspected in 2015 when it was graded Outstanding. The school was then exempt from routine inspection due to its outstanding status and this only changed in 2020 when the exemption was removed for all outstanding schools.

We are delighted that Didcot Girls’ School has been judged Outstanding once more as we feel this is an accurate description of the work that happens on a daily basis in our school community. The report doesn’t highlight any significant areas for improvement but we are nonetheless ambitious to continue working hard to further develop the school.

We are delighted for the teaching and support staff who work so hard, provide such talent and expertise, and care so much about every single student. It is especially pleasing that their commitment to Didcot Girls’ School and Didcot Sixth Form is recognised in this way. We are also very grateful to the support that we receive from parents and carers.

The report rightly highlights the unique talent, leadership and exemplary character of our students. They are, without doubt, an incredible group of young people and we are fortunate to work with them.

Georgina Littler, Headteacher of Didcot Girls’ School, said: ‘We are delighted with this report as it reflects the incredible hard work of staff, governors, trustees and students at Didcot Girls' School. We are particularly pleased that the report pays tribute to the exceptional strength of community in our school and our core values of inclusion, respect and high expectations.’

Ruth Elliot, Chair of Governors of Didcot Girls’ School, said: ‘As Chair of Governors I am absolutely delighted that OFSTED has recognised that Didcot Girls’ School remains an outstanding school which is successfully achieving its vision of empowering its students to become resilient and to fulfil their potential as future leaders. The report is a credit to our wonderful staff and students and, as governors, we are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved success with them.’

Rachael Warwick, CEO of Ridgeway Education Trust and former Headteacher of Didcot Girls’ School, said: ‘I am extremely proud of the teamwork, commitment and expertise of our staff and governors that makes Didcot Girls’ School and Didcot Sixth From such an aspirational and inspiring learning community for our young people. This is a fantastic and well-deserved outcome, especially in the context of Ofsted’s more challenging framework.

Marcus Gover, Chair of Ridgeway Education Trust Board, said: ‘This report is a real testament to the dedication of the Headteacher, staff, governors and students of Didcot Girls’ School. It shows what a great contribution Didcot Girls’ School is making to the community in helping all its students achieve the best possible outcomes and the best possible future for their future lives.’

A copy of the full report can be found here.