St Amand's Catholic Primary School
Wantage, OX12 8LF · Oxfordshire · primary school
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82nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.8/10 against 4,308 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Amand's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 90?
What Ofsted said about St Amand's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Amand’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy being part of a "caring community" where they learn to be "exceptionally polite" and treat others with respect. The school helps pupils develop their character and independence, enabling them to approach their next steps with confidence.
Strengths
- Pupils "generally achieve very well" and "rise to meet" the school’s high expectations for learning.
- There is a "broad range of opportunities" for pupils to develop skills and talents through extra-curricular activities in music, sport, and dance.
- Parents are "highly supportive," describing the school as a "kind-hearted and nurturing environment for learning."
- Teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics uses "structured approaches" from Reception, ensuring children acquire basic skills effectively.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," with a strong emphasis on kindness, respect, and regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- Teaching and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not always "precisely matched to their needs," meaning they do not benefit as much as they could.
- In a few parts of the curriculum, it is unclear how pupils build knowledge coherently over time, resulting in less secure learning in areas such as scientific understanding and technical art skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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