Willowcroft Community School

About Willowcroft Community School

Willowcroft Community School is an academy converter in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 488 pupils on roll. It is part of WILLOWCROFT ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

488 / 482 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Mereland Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8BA

Phone

01235813304

Headteacher

Amanda Doy

Website

http://www.willowcroft.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willowcroft Community School?

Willowcroft Community School is an academy converter in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Willowcroft Community School have?

Willowcroft Community School has 488 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Willowcroft Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Willowcroft Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Willowcroft Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Willowcroft Community School is part of WILLOWCROFT ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Willowcroft Community School?

Willowcroft Community School is located at Mereland Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8BA.