John Blandy Primary School
90%
Capacity
282
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About John Blandy Primary School
John Blandy Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 282 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated John Blandy Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Elliott, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10177th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
John Blandy Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 43 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John Blandy Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, John Blandy 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 | None |
| Address | Laurel Drive, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, OX13 5DJ |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Elliott |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 282 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 282 / 315 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10177th of 13,686
Nationally
1523rd of 2,034
In South East
33rd 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
52%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
52%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Laurel Drive, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX13 5DJ
Journey to School
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