Best secondary schools in Didcot (2026)
Didcot has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Didcot Girls' School, in the top 9% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 46.9, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Didcot has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 9% in England |
Didcot Girls' School Didcot · Girls |
59.2 | 58.8 | 72% | No rating | |
2 Top 30% in England |
St Birinus School Didcot · Boys |
50.0 | 48.2 | 51% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 6% in England |
Aureus School Didcot |
35.1 | 33.7 | 19% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Didcot?
On exam results over the last three years, Didcot Girls' School is the top-ranked secondary school in Didcot, in the top 9% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.