Didcot Girls' School

Didcot Girls' School The only all-girls' comprehensive in Oxfordshire, rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in November 2022

🏆✍️ Celebrating Creative Writing Success! ✍️🏆A huge congratulations to Alice in Year 9, who has been awarded joint 1st p...
06/10/2026

🏆✍️ Celebrating Creative Writing Success! ✍️🏆

A huge congratulations to Alice in Year 9, who has been awarded joint 1st place in her age category in the prestigious Peregrine Young Writers Competition 2026!

After being longlisted and shortlisted in 2025, Alice returned to the competition this year and achieved an incredible win with her story, History Repeats Itself. Inspired by dystopian literature and contemporary global issues, her thought-provoking piece explores a future world devastated by climate change, pollution and conflict, with a powerful twist ending that perfectly captured this year's theme, "The Past."

Alice's work was selected for first place by a judging panel that included published authors, University of Oxford students and alumni. She has also been invited to a special awards ceremony with the Mayor of Oxford, where she will receive her award.

We are incredibly proud of Alice's creativity, grit and talent. Her success shows the value of embracing challenges, learning from experience and never giving up on your goals.

👏 Congratulations, Alice. We can't wait to see what you write next!

01/10/2026

✨🏃‍♀️ DGS House Opening Ceremony 2026 🏃‍♀️✨

Today, we celebrated our very own version of an Olympic Opening Ceremony as we officially launched our new house names, chosen through a vote by both students and staff.

We are proud to introduce Adie, Bussell, Ennis, Lovelace, Seacole, Jemison and Kahlo – seven houses named after inspirational women whose achievements have changed the world and continue to inspire future generations.

The celebrations saw students complete two laps of the school field, proudly waving their house colours and showing fantastic enthusiasm, teamwork and house pride. It was wonderful to see our community come together to mark this exciting moment and welcome a new era for our houses.

A huge well done to everyone who took part and brought such energy to the occasion. The house spirit was on full display! 💙💚💛

📢 Additional Morning Tours Added at DGS!Missed out on a place at one of our morning tours? We've opened up additional to...
01/10/2026

📢 Additional Morning Tours Added at DGS!

Missed out on a place at one of our morning tours? We've opened up additional tour spaces for prospective families!

📅 Monday 6 October
📅 Tuesday 7 October
⏰ New additional tour time: 10:15am on both days

Come and see what makes Didcot Girls' School such a vibrant and inspiring place to learn. Meet our community, explore our facilities, and discover the opportunities available to students both inside and outside the classroom.

✅ Places are limited, so we recommend booking early. Unlike our Open Evening, booking is essential.

🔗 Book your place here:
https://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/327/open-events-and-information-for-prospective-families

🍰💐 Celebrating Our Wonderful Teaching Assistants 💐🍰On Friday, we took the opportunity to celebrate our incredible Teachi...
28/09/2026

🍰💐 Celebrating Our Wonderful Teaching Assistants 💐🍰

On Friday, we took the opportunity to celebrate our incredible Teaching Assistants for National Teaching Assistants' Day.

Our TAs make a difference every single day. Through their patience, encouragement, expertise and unwavering support, they help students grow in confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their very best. They are a vital part of our school community, building positive relationships and ensuring every student feels supported to succeed.

We were delighted to show our appreciation with a small celebration and to recognise the enormous contribution they make to school life.

Thank you to all of our Teaching Assistants for everything you do. Your dedication, kindness and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we would be lost without you. 💙

25/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Evening last night!

It was wonderful to welcome prospective students and their families to Didcot Girls' School, where they enjoyed tours led by our fantastic student guides, met staff from across our departments, and took part in a wide range of exciting activities.

We loved sharing what makes our school such a special place and chatting with so many families throughout the evening.

If you weren't able to join us, this video captures some of the highlights. Open Morning visits are also available to book via our website: https://tinyurl.com/bp9xy4nt

📢 Open Evening is tonight!We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to Didcot Girls’ Sc...
24/09/2026

📢 Open Evening is tonight!

We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to Didcot Girls’ School this evening and showcasing the school community we are so proud of.

🚗 Please enter via Oxford Crescent, where you will be directed to parking on the school field.

From inspiring lessons and excellent facilities to the wealth of opportunities beyond the classroom, we can’t wait to share what makes DGS such a special place to learn, grow and thrive.

If you're unable to make it this evening, don't worry; school tours are also available as part of our Open Mornings in October. You can book a place via the QR code.

See you later this evening! 💙✨

🌍📚 Where will a book take you this month?We're celebrating World Kid Lit Month by encouraging students to discover stori...
23/09/2026

🌍📚 Where will a book take you this month?

We're celebrating World Kid Lit Month by encouraging students to discover stories from around the globe.

Throughout September, pick up a book that is either: 📖 translated from another language, or 🌎 set in another country

From the Amazon rainforest to Tibet and Zimbabwe, there are so many incredible places, cultures and perspectives waiting to be explored through reading.

Every book completed earns house points, so why not step outside your comfort zone and embark on a literary adventure?

🗓Friends of DGS Fundraiser - date for your diary 🗓Eyes down, look in… it’s Bingo in the Bistro!Come and join us for a bi...
22/09/2026

🗓Friends of DGS Fundraiser - date for your diary 🗓

Eyes down, look in… it’s Bingo in the Bistro!

Come and join us for a bingo fundraiser, proceeds split between prizes and funds in aid of DGS.

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start on Friday 9th October in The Bistro, DGS. Parking available at school via Manor Crescent entrance.

Licensed bar (limited selection) and snacks available for sale.

💷Cost to play: £8.00 per person
💰Card or cash taken on the night.
🧍‍♀️🧍This is a 16+ event.'

⭐ Your next passion could be waiting for you... ⭐The Term 1 clubs list is now available.Every club, team, society and ac...
20/09/2026

⭐ Your next passion could be waiting for you... ⭐

The Term 1 clubs list is now available.

Every club, team, society and activity is an opportunity to discover something new about yourself. Whether it's sport, music, drama, reading, STEM, leadership or volunteering, getting involved beyond the classroom can help you develop new skills, make lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories.

Don't just attend school this term. Make the most of every opportunity.

⭐ Your next passion could be waiting for you... ⭐The Term 1 clubs list is now available.Every club, team, society and ac...
20/09/2026

⭐ Your next passion could be waiting for you... ⭐

The Term 1 clubs list is now available.

Every club, team, society and activity is an opportunity to discover something new about yourself. Whether it's sport, music, reading, STEM, leadership or volunteering, getting involved beyond the classroom can help you develop new skills, make lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories.

Don't just attend school this term. Make the most of every opportunity!

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Manor Crescent
Didcot
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