St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
191
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Erika Kirwan, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12616th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 14 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 57% recommending the school (44 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, St Edmund's Catholic 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Radley Road, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, OX14 3PP |
| Headteacher | Erika Kirwan |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.6% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 240 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12616th of 13,686
Nationally
1872nd of 2,034
In South East
43rd 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
39%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
39%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
44 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
53
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Radley Road, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX14 3PP
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