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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Radley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.2 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 50% of pupils meet the expected standard in these subjects, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 57% recommending the school. Overall, while there are strengths in academic performance, there are areas for improvement in parent engagement and student achievement at higher standards.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★2.8
School keeps me informed
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child feels safe
71%
My child is happy
66%
Good range of subjects
66%
My child makes good progress
64%
Behaviour is good
61%
I'd recommend this school
57%
Good range of extra-curricular
55%
School has high expectations
52%
School supports development
48%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.5%
White Other15.7%
Black African13.1%
Other4.7%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.67535, -1.27245 · OX14 3PP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123225
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2025.
Is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School scores 11.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edmund's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
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