St Edmund's Catholic 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Edmund's creates a warm, respectful environment where all children feel welcome and included. Teachers are well-trained and knowledgeable, and the school excels at supporting children with additional needs through tailored provision. The school encourages pupils to develop confidence and think beyond the classroom through meaningful roles and community service.
Key Strengths
- Strong start with reading - phonics taught by well-trained staff with quick support for those falling behind
- Clear curriculum progression from early years to Year 6 with regular revisiting of knowledge
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, including personalised provision in the Tigers class
- Pupils take meaningful responsibilities and contribute to school life and local community
- Calm, well-ordered classrooms with established routines that help pupils focus on learning
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not used consistently across all subjects to check pupils' understanding and identify gaps
- Limited opportunities in some subjects for pupils to explain their thinking in writing
- Teaching approaches to check and adapt learning are less consistent across some curriculum areas compared to others
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Library monitors, mental health ambassadors, sketch club, Mini-Vinnies charity group, lunchtime clubs, author visits, lunchtime choir
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming inclusive school where pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have taken effective steps to improve teaching and learning.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73%. Maths has improved from 57% to 62%. Writing has improved from 48% to 65%.
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
182 pupils
240 capacity
58 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(10)
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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
5.95154%
Overall absence
11.17318%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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