Thomas Reade Primary School
Abingdon, OX14 3RR · Oxfordshire · primary school
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128th 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thomas Reade Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Lego, Duplo, board games, jigsaws, crafts, role play, swimming, dance, and outdoor adventurous activities. The school also organises a residential visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the residential visit funded and organised?
What Ofsted said about Thomas Reade Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud," "friendly and welcoming," and exhibit "positive, respectful and caring" behaviour. The new leadership team has fostered a "highly supportive culture" centred on the school’s motto and values, creating a strong sense of identity known as ‘Team Reade’.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy an "ambitious curriculum" that helps them "link their ideas within and across different subjects."
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils "frequently read for pleasure" and "achieve highly in reading standardised tests."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well known by all staff" and receive "well-designed learning" that enables them to "achieve well."
- Teachers possess "specialist subject knowledge" and use a "focus on vocabulary" to help pupils "remember and strengthen their understanding."
- Attendance is "good," supported by "clear expectations" and early identification of issues.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," the curriculum is "not yet securely and consistently embedded," meaning pupils are "not always confident to use and apply what they have already learned."
- Leaders must "continue to refine the knowledge and expertise of staff to fully embed the ambitious curriculum across all subjects."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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