The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 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, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Youngman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cotman Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCaldecott Primary School
Primary · 350m away
The Unicorn School
Independent · 945m away
Carswell Community Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Abingdon School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Helen and St Katharine
Independent · 1.7km away
John Mason School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Larkmead School
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thameside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thameside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thameside Primary School?
Thameside Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thameside Primary School take?
Thameside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thameside Primary School?
Thameside Primary School is in Abingdon, OX14 5NL, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thameside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thameside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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