Radley Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 3QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Radley Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Abingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 20 primary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils really enjoy coming to school here. They value the school's kind and caring ethos, and they know that staff are always there to help them if they need it. At social times and in lessons, pupils know what the school expects of them, and they are eager to fulfil this. The school takes effective action to resolve any behaviour issues that do arise. The school is ambitious for every pupil to succeed. Children in early years make a strong start to their education, thanks to focused and purposeful learning activities. Older pupils in the mixed-age classes benefit from tailored input from their teachers. As a result, pupils achieve well across the school. They enjoy demonstrating what they have learnt, such as through topic-based performances at the end of each term. Pupils love to engage with nature through the school's outdoor learning programme. The school's partnership with a nearby independent school offers pupils the chance to extend their musical and sporting experiences. Pupils take part in exciting visits, including residential trips. These help them to build their confidence and resilience. The school makes sure that disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit fully from these experiences.
What the school should improve
- Some of the activities that pupils complete are not directly aligned with the intentions of the curriculum. Where this is the case, pupils do not get the most out of completing these tasks, and as a result do not gain as much knowledge as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the work set matches what and how the curriculum intends pupils to learn most effectively.
- In order to address the school's priorities, leaders have made substantial changes in a number of areas. Some of these systems and processes are more firmly established than others. As a result, there are variations in how leaders' aims have been realised in practice. Leaders need to ensure that they embed systems and policies thoroughly and consistently throughout the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Radley Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Common School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Long Furlong Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Chandlings Prep | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Thomas
- Phone
- 01235520814
- Address
- Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 3QF
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123157
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.