St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
93%
Capacity
404
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 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 404 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 436 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Spooner, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5335th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is a popular choice with families — it received 141 applications for 51 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 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 | Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, OX14 1HB |
| Headteacher | Andrew Spooner |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 404 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 404 / 436 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5335th of 13,686
Nationally
737th of 2,034
In South East
15th 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
67%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed51
141
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Boxhill Walk, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX14 1HB
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