St Blaise CofE Primary School
School Lane, Milton Heights, Abingdon, OX14 4DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Blaise CofE Primary School is a primary school in Abingdon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 14th of 20 primary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2014, report published 19 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
The school has a clear vision for being at the heart of the growing community. It is a safe, happy and inclusive place. The school values are at the centre of everything that takes place: reflecting, love, respect, creativity, determination, confidence and kindness. Staff have high expectations and pupils achieve well. Displays in the classrooms and around the school celebrate pupils' learning across the curriculum. Pupils value the warm and trusting relationships that they have with staff. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Right from the Reception Year, pupils are cheerful and inquisitive learners. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils are thoughtful and respectful towards each other. They know there is always someone to talk to if they have any worries. Pupils enjoy and have fun playing a wide variety of activities at breaktimes. The school provides a wealth of opportunities for pupils, helping them become well- rounded individuals and citizens. These include residential trips, visiting the onsite science garden, visits to a wildlife park and supporting charities. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. One parent's comment, typical of many, was 'great school and committed staff, with happy and thriving children'.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in a few subjects needs refining. In these subjects, the important knowledge that the school expects pupils to know is less precisely defined. The school should ensure it understands the important content that pupils should know. It should check how well pupils have remembered the essential knowledge and use this information to support future teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
169 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Blaise CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Harwell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 52% met the expected standard |
| Didcot Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Stephen Freeman Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Rebecca Costello
- Phone
- 01235831368
- Address
- School Lane, Milton Heights, Abingdon, OX14 4DR
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123178
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.