Pupils are constantly challenged to aim high. They are taught leadership skills very effectively. Ofsted

DGS Values

  • A school where everyone is included at the heart of the community
  • A school with high expectations which provides quality learning experiences for all
  • A safe and happy school which creates a sense of pride and promotes respectful relationships for all

Our Mission Statement

"We are a vibrant school community which empowers girls to become resilient and to fulfil their potential as future leaders."

What makes Didcot Girls' School distinctive?

  • Our reputation is deservedly a school ‘committed to excellence’
  • The school values are tangible and clearly understood by all stakeholders
  • The particular strengths of an all girls’ context are widely shared, highly visible and driven through a Growth Mindset culture
  • Our commitment to language learning creates an excellent provision

High Quality Teaching and Learning

  • The DGS Way defines the framework for high quality teaching and learning across our school
  • Students confidently develop skills for life such as problem solving, team working and creative thinking alongside excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
  • The creative use of technology creates a cutting edge provision to support high quality teaching and learning

What does this mean?
Students are resilient and confident learners who have a ‘can-do’ attitude which prepares them well for their futures. Staff share a common language for excellent learning and this is evidenced across the school.

A Leadership Culture

  • Students are empowered to take leadership roles, especially through the Leadership Ladder, School Council, House system, Prefect team and the Sixth Form Leadership group
  • A collaborative leadership community, driven by Senior Team and Middle Leaders,  develops where creative ideas are shared, contributing towards the school’s vision
  • Professional development for all staff is responsive to need and shares best practice through collaborative training networks

What does this mean?
Students and staff feel empowered to take leadership roles and are well supported in these roles, enabling individuals to ‘make a difference’ to their school and to the community.

Personalised Support and Guidance

  • High quality mentoring provides personalised support for students’ learning
  • Peer mentoring promotes social cohesion across the school
  • The curriculum offers well tailored learning pathways which provide good progression

What does this mean?
All students feel known in the school community and there is a close understanding of each individual’s needs which leads to appropriate support and high levels of achievement. Students fulfil their potential.

An Outward-Facing Learning Community

  • Outreach work ensures the best of science, languages, arts, sports and business provision is available to students both in and outside of the school
  • An understanding  of different cultures and faiths promotes tolerance and respect

What does this mean?
Students have a wide choice of excellent enrichment and extra-curricular provision which increases their aspirations. They are tolerant of difference and respectful of each other and their community. Our students are proud of their school.

Documents

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DGS Strategic Plan 2021-25 08th Nov 2021 Download
@@LibraryDGS01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 We are very excited to be welcoming to next Wednesday to talk to Year 7 about Reading for Empathy.Lots of Year 7 students received a copy of 'The Wild Way Home' on their transition days in July - bring them to the library at break to get them signed! pic.twitter.com/QTw3i8eCe3
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Evening on Thursday 28th September. Click here for more information: Read more pic.twitter.com/sq0qC8u8AW
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 Some exceptional work this afternoon around the site. Year 9 are focusing on portraiture and were doing a fabulous job! pic.twitter.com/9QWTXVggGa
@@LibraryDGS01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 Welcome to a new school year at Didcot Girls' School!We have a fantastic opportunity for students to join one of our book groups with our Patron of Reading, More information here: Read more pic.twitter.com/mpuFk2wNJ5
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 Congratulations to all of our Year 11 students and everyone in our school community on another year of superb results. Such commitment- and a sea of smiling faces! 🌟45% of entries Grades 7+​​🌟85% Grade 4+ English & Maths​🌟71% Grade 5+ English & Maths
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 Congratulations to our wonderful year 11 students who are celebrating excellent GCSE results today. Read more
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 It was really inspiring visiting our Year 10s last week as they experienced a great range of careers. Here is Chloe, ready to go into the lab at Abbott Toxicology. pic.twitter.com/mOxn7HDkru
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 A massive thank you to all the local businesses who hosted our Year 10 students on their work experience last week. Here is Josie, on reception at the beautiful Bee House on Milton Park. She even checked in some of her peers when they visited the park on Friday! pic.twitter.com/8BvrUQirCn
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 A huge well done to all our Year 10 students on work experience last week, we've had lots of lovely feedback about how brilliant you were! This is Molly who impressed the finance team at Structure Tone, London with her IT skills and commitment. pic.twitter.com/lpXEU2mJfd
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 We’re excited to be running our first ‘Leadership and Learning’ day today, welcoming a group of senior leaders from various schools to explore teaching, culture and inclusion A great opportunity to learn from each other. pic.twitter.com/yIULct4gfy
@@RidgewayEdu01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 We’re excited to be running our first ‘Leadership and Learning’ day today, welcoming a group of senior leaders from various schools to explore teaching, culture and inclusion A great opportunity to learn from each other. pic.twitter.com/yIULct4gfy
@@DidcotGirls01:00 AM - 1st January, 1970 Some of our GCSE and A-Level Music students wanted to drop in on Beethoven’s house in Bonn! pic.twitter.com/sxayaBOTdW
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