Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
86%
Capacity
168
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 168 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 196 places).
Ofsted has rated Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zaheer Ahmed, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8524th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 17 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, OX13 5JL |
| Headteacher | Zaheer Ahmed |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 196 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8524th of 13,686
Nationally
1273rd of 2,034
In South East
25th of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
71
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX13 5JL
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