Thameside Primary School, Abingdon

In its own words: "We want our children to be confident and independent, have a love of learning and to care about themselves, other people and the world around them. Throughout their time at Thameside, we will ensure every child has excellent opportunities with memorable and meaningful experiences which will inspire and challenge them at school while also preparing them for their future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my privilege to lead Thameside, which is an aspirational, inclusive and nurturing school at the very heart of the community in South Abingdon."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include athletics, multi-sports, yoga, dance, STEM and sewing.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 5:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Thameside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 47% in reading and 32% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Thameside Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Thameside Primary School are Caldecott Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 69% maths); Carswell Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon (1.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); and Drayton Community Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 57% maths).

Thameside Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Thameside Primary School is one of 18 schools run by Cambrian Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 63 pupils (30.7%) received SEN support and 10 (4.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Thameside Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cotman Close (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 136 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Thameside Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Thameside Primary School are John Mason School (1.1 miles), Larkmead School (1.1 miles), Fitzharrys School (1.4 miles) and Europa School UK (1.5 miles).