St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, OX14 1HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is a primary school in Abingdon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 6th of 20 primary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2013, report published 11 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
Pupils respond positively to leaders' very high expectations of behaviour. This means that the school feels calm wherever you go, and pupils feel happy and safe. Pupils say that bullying is very rare and that if it were to occur, teachers would deal with it effectively. In lessons, pupils work hard and take pride in their learning. Pupils of all ages are keen to describe their learning. This is seen both in the very youngest children right through to the older pupils in Year 6. They say that their teachers are good at ensuring everyone gets the help and support they need. Social times are happy, with pupils joining in and sharing in each other's games. Pupils take their responsibilities seriously. They take turns as lunch monitors and elect house council representatives. Older pupils enjoy listening to younger pupils read. They can recollect and explain how important learning to read was when they were younger. Pupils are eager to make book recommendations and write book reviews about stories they have enjoyed. Pupils keenly feel that their school is a community where learning is valued, and that staff want all pupils to achieve their very best.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not yet as well planned as it is in others. This means that teachers are not always clear on what has been learned before to ensure they can identify where pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should continue to work with teachers to fully implement their curriculum plans, providing the required training and support.
- Some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should. Analysis of attendance and development of actions to improve all pupils' attendance have not always been sufficiently prioritised. Leaders know this, and now must continue to implement their new strategy, prioritising the right action and support to help all pupils attend well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
399 pupils on roll, with places for 436
Schools near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Carswell Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Rush Common School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| The Manor Preparatory School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 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
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Spooner
- Phone
- 01235520456
- Address
- Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, OX14 1HB
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123166
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.