Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School, Abingdon

In its own words: "We use the parable of The Mustard Seed to express our vision for supporting all to grow and achieve. Together we nurture each other to develop our sense of wonder about the world around us and discover our place in it. We are a collaborative learning community which supports everyone to flourish and succeed."

From the headteacher's welcome: "With close links with St Michael & All Angels Church, our Christian ethos underpins the warm atmosphere that it is clearly evident to all who visit. Our school is a wonderfully nurturing environment, where children flourish and grow to become curious, compassionate and courageous young people, excited about life and learning."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School are Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School (1 mile, 75% reading, 88% maths); Abbey Woods Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School (2.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 38% maths); and Sires Hill Primary Academy (2.6 miles).

Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (8%).

Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Culham Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

In 2024/25, Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 4.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.