Thomas Reade Primary School
Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Reade Primary School is a primary school in Abingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 10th of 20 primary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils are proud of their school. They are friendly and welcoming, and like to make sure that everyone feels able to do their very best. During social times, pupils help each other by making sure those who wish to play together have someone to play with. Pupils' behaviour towards each other is generally positive, respectful and caring. Pupils' education is supported by the school's motto and values. Pupils are familiar with these and often use and refer to them. They know how to treat each other well, and that they have a responsibility to each other. In assemblies, pupils participate willingly, and enjoy the shared experience of singing together. Pupils and their parents and carers recognise that the school provides a wide range of opportunities. They look forward to the school's performances, which involve all year groups. All pupils are helped to take part, whether this is acting, narrating or supporting backstage. Pupils know that it is natural to be nervous beforehand. However, they feel a sense of accomplishment having participated in the production. These help to build pupils' confidence and is typical of the school's approach to developing each pupil's character.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are aware that in a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not yet securely and consistently embedded. This means pupils are not always confident to use and apply what they have already learned. The school should continue to refine the knowledge and expertise of staff to fully embed the ambitious curriculum across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Thomas Reade Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Common School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Dunmore Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Long Furlong Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% 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
- Mrs Lynsey Day
- Phone
- 01235554795
- Address
- Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123073
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.