Best primary schools in Kidlington (2026)
Kidlington has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington, in the top 13% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 70%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 13% in England |
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Kidlington · Roman Catholic |
75% | 81% | 15% | Not judged | |
2 Top 48% in England |
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Kidlington |
63% | 76% | 12% | Good | |
3 Bottom 47% in England |
North Kidlington Primary School Kidlington |
63% | 54% | 4% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Kidlington?
On exam results over the last three years, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is the top-ranked primary school in Kidlington, in the top 13% 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.