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Carswell Community Primary School
Bostock Road, Carswell Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
200
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 99%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school excels in key stage 2, with 79% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other9.0%
Asian Other7.6%
Black African6.7%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.4%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.67031, -1.29042 · OX14 1DP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123080
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.carswell.oxon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Carswell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Carswell Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2015.
Is Carswell Community Primary School a good school?
Carswell Community Primary School scores 81.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Carswell Community Primary School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Carswell Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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