King's Meadow Primary School
Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King's Meadow Primary School is a primary school in Bicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 7th of 16 primary schools in Bicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 June 2015, report published 26 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils are welcomed warmly at the start of each day. They enjoy attending this school where they are part of a community that is dedicated to being 'kind, motivated and successful'. Staff prioritise getting to know pupils and their families well. Older pupils take on roles such as 'young leaders' to support other pupils at playtimes while modelling care and responsibility. This is a happy school where pupils know their best interests are at the heart of every decision. The school has high expectations of what pupils can, and should, achieve and their attitudes to learning. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum alongside developing strength of character and perseverance. They behave very well in lessons and around the school. Pupils respond with empathy to others who need help and celebrate each other's successes. Pupils benefit greatly from the school's extensive enrichment opportunities. The school ensures that pupils have the chance to discover new talents and interests and engage in the local community. Pupils make a tangible, positive contribution to school life by taking on one of the many leadership roles. For example, the many elected council teams meet weekly to discuss pupils' views and organise upcoming events.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in mathematics does not precisely identify where and how pupils need to be challenged to think more deeply. This means that some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could because these opportunities are not used consistently in lessons. The school should continue to refine their curriculum in mathematics to deliberately build in opportunities for thinking at greater depth.
- In writing, the curriculum does not precisely set out the steps that pupils need to be taught. This means that some pupils do not develop writing fluency as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that they carry out the curriculum development that they have planned. This will enable staff to teach and support all pupils more effectively, particularly those with SEND, so that they achieve as highly as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
443 pupils on roll, with places for 455
Schools near King's Meadow Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Bure Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southwold Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Gagle Brook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lindsay Daulton
- Phone
- 01869323525
- Address
- Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2LU
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123011
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.