St Amand's Catholic Primary School

About St Amand's Catholic Primary School

Parents considering St Amand's Catholic Primary School will find a lot to like in the feedback from current families. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, a striking 93% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That confidence is backed up by some very strong individual scores: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child does well there. Feelings of safety are particularly high, with 96% agreeing their child feels safe, and 98% agreeing the school makes sure pupils are well behaved. The school is clearly popular, too. For entry in 2025/26, St Amand's received 33 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.54. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with more than two applicants for every spot, getting in is competitive.

Academically, St Amand's performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with an Oxfordshire local authority average of 61%. That performance places the school 8th out of 47 primary schools in the Vale of White Horse, putting it in the top 25% nationally. Scores in individual subjects are strong: 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, with 39% reaching the higher standard, while in maths 86% met the expected standard and 32% achieved the higher mark. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2019, rated it Good overall, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. Notably, inspectors rated both personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding, which aligns with the strong parent views on safety and conduct.

The school is a Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 92 against a capacity of 150, so there is some physical space despite the oversubscription. Facilities include a chapel, a sensory room, a forest school area, music rooms and a gymnasium. Clubs on offer include eco club, gardening, book club and chess, while sports provision covers cross country, football, cricket and swimming. The school has identified SEND provisions for a range of needs, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health needs, and physical disabilities. With 14.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly mixed catchment. For families who value a strong sense of community, high academic standards and a Catholic ethos, St Amand's is a compelling option, though securing a place will require a timely application.

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