Dunmore Primary School
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dunmore Primary School is a primary school in Abingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 11th of 20 primary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 25 November 2025, report published 22 January 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 November 2025
Pupils enjoy their time in this inclusive and welcoming school. Each morning, they arrive confident, resilient and eager to learn. Forging positive relationships is at the heart of daily life. Pupils feel sure that staff care about them. This helps them to feel safe. They trust adults to help them with any concerns, including any bullying or unkindness. Pupils are proud of their school. They are happy and polite to each other. Staff set clear routines and boundaries. Pupils learn to take responsibility. Typically, they behave well, stay focused on their learning and take pride in their work. Pupils show respect and courtesy. They demonstrate the school's values of 'kindness, courage and curiosity' in their daily interactions. From the early years, children listen attentively to staff. They learn to cooperate, take turns and share. Attendance is improving, but some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, do not attend frequently enough. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to aim high and achieve well. Pupils respond positively to these expectations. Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities get effective help when they need it. As a result, the curriculum is accessible and meets pupils' needs. Pupils generally achieve well. However, there are some inconsistencies in how effectively the curriculum is taught, particularly in the way teachers explain how to improve pupils' writing. Pupils enjoy the wider opportunities the school provides to broaden their horizons. All pupils learn to play 3 instruments and have the opportunity to play in the school orchestra. Clubs such as Mandarin, choir and gymnastics help to develop pupils' talents and interests. A variety of trips to places such as museums and a residential trip to a farm enable pupils to find out about their local area. Pupils relish taking on leadership roles, for example as school councillor, librarian or sports leader. They wear their badges with pride.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should strengthen their work to secure high attendance for all pupils, particularly for pupils who are disadvantaged.
- Leaders should continue to embed and strengthen consistency in the teaching of writing across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 460
Schools near Dunmore Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Rush Common School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Long Furlong Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Bartholomew
- Phone
- 01235520550
- Address
- Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NR
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 135265
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.