The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Miss Lindsay Priddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Morland Road, Marcham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6PY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School take?
Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is in Abingdon, OX13 6PY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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