The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 0.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
0.9
42.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
2%
40.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 55 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,107
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- EUROPA SCHOOL UK
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Wood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thame Lane, Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Kingfisher School
Special school · 2.4km away
Thomas Reade Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Thameside Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Caldecott Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Carswell Community Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Abingdon School
Independent · 2.8km away
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Europa School UK a selective school?
No. Europa School UK is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Europa School UK's Ofsted rating?
Europa School UK was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Europa School UK?
Europa School UK currently has 1,107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Europa School UK take?
Europa School UK caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Europa School UK?
Europa School UK is in Abingdon, OX14 3DZ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Europa School UK have a sixth form?
Yes, Europa School UK has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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