Abingdon School
IndependentPrimarySixth Form
Abingdon School
Ages4 – 19
1,266 pupils
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Oxfordshire
Head Teacher
Mr Michael Windsor
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Boarding
Boarding
Opened
September 1870
Website
www.abingdon.org.uk
Reference Number
123312
Additional Provisions
Sixth Form
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils1,266 (89% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls100% / 0%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support16.3%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
ISI Inspections
3 inspections on record
- 2023
Standards Assessment
Standard Result Part 1: Quality of education provided Met Part 2: Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Met Part 3: Welfare, health and safety of pupils Met Part 4: Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Met Part 5: Premises of and accommodation at schools Met Part 6: Provision of information Met Part 7: Manner in which complaints are handled Met Part 8: Quality of leadership in and management of schools Met Quality of pupils' academic and other achievements Excellent Quality of pupils' personal development Excellent Recommended Next Steps
2.1 The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools 2022 and associated requirements, and no further action is required as a result of this inspection.
AI-Generated Insights
Students2- Pupils achieve excellent examination results and academic progress.
- Pupils show high self-confidence and understanding of personal growth.
Teaching2- Highly effective teaching promotes deep understanding and knowledge.
- Regular assessment and tracking promote high attainment and progress.
Leadership2- Leaders promote pupil development and maintain high standards.
- A strong governing body provides challenge and support to leaders.
Careers1- School leavers gain places at top universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
Extracurricular2- Pupils develop skills and talents through a wide range of activities.
- Pupils excel in creative arts, music, drama, and sports.
Parents1- Most parents agree that teaching enables their child to make progress.
Safety & Environment2- Pupils understand how to stay safe and healthy in school.
- An effective house system supports pupil well-being and development.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2019
- 2015
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which inspects independent schools in England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •ISI conducts different types of inspections including educational quality, regulatory compliance, and focused compliance visits.
GCSE Results
| Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 15.8 | 44.0 | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 41.6% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 56.6% | 65.4% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.0% | — | — |
| EBacc average point score | 0.72 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 scores unavailable for 2023/24
The government hasn't published progress measures for this year because there's no Year 6 test data to use as a starting point. This affected children who were in Year 6 during 2023/24 when Covid-19 disrupted national tests.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
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