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Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School

Church Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5JL

Good

Inspected 14 June 2022

Good
Ofsted
65%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
168
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School

Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 168 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Oxfordshire →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
168 / 196 (86%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
14 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.6%
Free school meals
10.8%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
17.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

65%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.66
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
19.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
5.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24
£41,906
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↓ −£3,046 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,491
Spend per pupil
£7,043
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Church Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5JL
Phone
01865862794
Headteacher
Zaheer Ahmed

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School have?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School has 168 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022).
How does Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
65% of pupils at Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is located at Church Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5JL.

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