Dunmore Primary School, Abingdon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dunmore Primary excels at developing confident, resilient learners in an inclusive community where every child feels valued and safe. The school prioritises reading and has successfully equipped pupils with strong early literacy skills. Staff are committed to supporting vulnerable pupils and adapting teaching so all children, including those with additional needs, can access a rich and engaging curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and early phonics with Year 1 phonics results in line with national average
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve above national average in reading
- Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils with positive behaviour and calm learning environment
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Ambitious curriculum that develops pupils' knowledge and skills for their next stage of education
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes remain below national averages, though improving for disadvantaged pupils
- Inconsistency in how well writing is taught across the school, particularly in teacher feedback
- Attendance for pupils eligible for pupil premium funding remains below national average
- Need to ensure writing is taught consistently well across all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
arts, music, sport, school council, librarian roles
Dunmore Primary School provides an ambitious, broad curriculum where pupils achieve well from their individual starting points. The school has created an inclusive, welcoming community where pupils feel safe and confident to learn.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 75%. Maths has improved from 55% to 75%. Writing has improved from 47% to 55%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
420 pupils
460 capacity
40 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Abingdon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Abingdon
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.00108%
Overall absence
11.29944%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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