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Abingdon School
Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE, Oxfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,266
Capacity
1,425
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a substantial student body of 1,266, this school offers a broad educational experience for ages 4-19. However, the published data reveals significant challenges, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 16.4 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating that academic performance may not meet expectations. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their child.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 16.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.67299, -1.28840 · OX14 1DE
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123312
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.abingdon.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abingdon School rated by Ofsted?
Abingdon School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Abingdon School a good school?
Abingdon School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Abingdon School in GCSEs?
Abingdon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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