Didcot Girls' School — Secondary School in Didcot

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Didcot Girls' School

Didcot, OX11 7AJ

1,643 Pupils

1,593 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

12.80% FSM %

— Boys

1,643 Girls

About Didcot Girls' School

Located in Didcot (OX11 7AJ), Didcot Girls' School is a girls-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Oxfordshire.

It has 1,643 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,593. Current headteacher: Sarah Roberts & Martha Hawes.

Data for Didcot Girls' School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Didcot and Wantage
Ward	Didcot West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Girls
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-08-2012
UKPRN	10038098
URN	138490
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Teressa Brooke	Chair of Local Governing Body	14/12/2025	13/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Natasha Millard	Chair of Local Governing Body	26/09/2023	26/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Picken	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	08/12/2023	—	N/A
Mr Paul Anstey	Local Governor	10/12/2024	09/12/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Emily Bernstein	Local Governor	11/03/2025	10/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Teresa Brooke	Local Governor	14/12/2021	13/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Naomi Douglas	Local Governor	29/09/2023	28/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Smita Gadher	Local Governor	06/12/2022	05/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Martha Hawes	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebecca Hebert	Local Governor	24/09/2024	23/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Kennell	Local Governor	20/01/2023	04/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mocky Khan	Local Governor	29/09/2023	08/09/2027	Elected by parents