The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Raluca Chende (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bradstocks Way, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4DA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School?
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School take?
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School?
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School is in Abingdon, OX14 4DA, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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