Dunmore Primary School, Abingdon
Dunmore Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Abingdon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. That was 14 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 21 schools in Abingdon with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Dunmore Primary School in detail
Dunmore Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am proud to be the Headteacher of our successful, friendly, inclusive and happy school, which is built on excellent relationships between adults and children. We currently have over 400 pupils in our school, which includes over forty children in our nursery class. We are located in Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NR."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, yoga, choir and orchestra.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Dunmore Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Dunmore Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Dunmore Primary School as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Dunmore Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dunmore Primary School are St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Rush Common School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 88% maths); Long Furlong Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 73% maths); and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 62% maths).
Dunmore Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, AbingdonRush Common SchoolLong Furlong Primary SchoolSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Dunmore Primary School (as of April 2026): 75% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 37% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (85%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (37%).
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Dunmore Primary School had 24 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Radley Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fitzharrys School (outside), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 146 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Dunmore Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 4.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dunmore Primary School are Fitzharrys School (0.2 miles), John Mason School (0.5 miles) and Larkmead School (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
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
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
117 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 47% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Dunmore Primary School
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Dunmore Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Edmunds OX14900m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Dunmore Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Dunmore Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Dunmore Primary School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Dunmore Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
374 pupils
420 places
46 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Abingdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Abingdon
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
20.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
420
Total Pupils
203
Boys
217
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,204
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,146
Per pupil
£2075k
Total funding
£80k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
11.3%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Dunmore Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dunmore Primary School
What are SATs results like at Dunmore Primary School?
Of the pupils at Dunmore Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Dunmore Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dunmore Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Dunmore Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Dunmore Primary School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Dunmore Primary School?
Dunmore Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Dunmore Primary School?
Classes at Dunmore Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Dunmore Primary School?
Dunmore Primary School has around 420 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dunmore Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Dunmore Primary School in 2024/25. 11.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dunmore Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Dunmore Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Dunmore Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Dunmore Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ St Edmunds OX14 (900m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Dunmore Primary School's term dates?
Dunmore Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Dunmore Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dunmore Primary School?
Dunmore Primary School is at Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1NR.
Sources: Oxfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)