Schools in ABINGDON
32 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa School UK Free schools | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–19 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Fitzharrys School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Larkmead School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| John Mason School Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (21)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Caldecott Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Drayton Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dry Sandford Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dunmore Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| John Blandy Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Longworth Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Radley Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rush Common School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Blaise CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thameside Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thomas Reade Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Carswell Community Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Long Furlong Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher School Academy special sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Abingdon and Witney College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Abingdon School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| Cothill House Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 7–14 | — |
| St Helen and St Katharine Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 9–18 | — |
| The Manor Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| The Unicorn School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.