St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Abingdon, OX14 1HB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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103rd 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 — 5.5/10 against 4,013 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Junior Adventures Group After School Club, Super Sports, Power Teams, Global Kids, Zen Masters, Creative Inventors, Brain Boosters, and the School Council. The school also offers access to the Oxfordshire County Music Service, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the Junior Adventures Group offer during the after-school session? How does the school integrate the Oxfordshire County Music Service into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Overview
The inspection confirms that St Nicolas Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school. Leaders maintain "very high expectations of behaviour," creating a calm environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and proud of their learning. The school is described as a community where "learning is valued" and staff are committed to helping all pupils achieve their best.
Strengths
- Pupils respond positively to high behavioural expectations, resulting in a calm atmosphere where bullying is "very rare."
- In subjects like mathematics and PE, learning is "carefully sequenced to precisely build pupils’ knowledge," leading to rapid progress.
- Reading is a priority with "expertly delivered" phonics teaching, ensuring the majority of pupils read confidently and fluently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support, enabling them to "learn independently" and feel included.
- Staff take great care of children, and parents are "overwhelmingly supportive" of the school’s provision.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not yet as well planned as in others, meaning teachers are not always clear on prior learning to identify knowledge gaps.
- Some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should, and analysis of attendance has not always been sufficiently prioritised.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders regularly reviewing processes and staff receiving regular training to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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