Dunmore Primary School
Abingdon, OX14 1NR · Oxfordshire · primary school
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195th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dunmore Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Orchestra, Choir, and Forest School, alongside sports such as Athletics, Cricket, and Football. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for improvement? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Dunmore Primary School
Overview
Dunmore Primary School is described as an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff fostering warm relationships and pupils demonstrating kindness and respect. Overall, the school meets the expected standard across all key areas, providing a broad curriculum and effective support for vulnerable groups.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with disadvantaged pupils performing above the national average in reading.
- Staff use subject knowledge effectively to explain new content and adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs.
- A "calm and purposeful atmosphere" supports learning, underpinned by consistent behaviour management.
- Leaders have established an "open culture" of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- The early years curriculum is "ambitious, engaging and well-crafted," helping children settle quickly and develop early literacy skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen work to secure high attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils who currently miss valuable learning opportunities.
- Leaders must embed and strengthen consistency in the teaching of writing across all subjects, as some pupils do not develop these skills as well as they should due to inconsistent guidance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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