The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laurel Drive, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5DJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend John Blandy Primary School?
John Blandy Primary School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Blandy Primary School take?
John Blandy Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Blandy Primary School?
John Blandy Primary School is in Abingdon, OX13 5DJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Blandy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Blandy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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