St Blaise CofE Primary School
ABINGDON, OX14 4DR · Oxfordshire · primary school
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129th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 2,671 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Blaise CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, tennis, football, and cricket, with trips to Earth Trust and Woodlands. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about St Blaise CofE Primary School
Overview
St Blaise C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "safe, happy and inclusive place" where staff maintain high expectations. The report highlights a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" driven by strong relationships and a clear vision centred on community values.
Strengths
- The school delivers an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" where pupils "flourish" due to high levels of support and clear boundaries.
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and use routine checks to adapt teaching, ensuring all pupils understand and remain "motivated and keen to participate".
- Reading is a key priority with a "consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics," allowing gaps in knowledge to be identified and addressed quickly.
- The school acts "decisively" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their classmates through careful adaptations.
- Attendance is closely monitored, and governors provide "accurate oversight" of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a few subjects needs refining, as the important knowledge pupils are expected to know is "less precisely defined."
- The school should ensure it understands the essential content pupils should know and check how well they have remembered it to support future teaching.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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