Dry Sandford Primary School
URN: 123063 • Abingdon OX13 6EE
Overview
- Name
- Dry Sandford Primary School
- URN
- 123063
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Friday (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865730432
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lashford Lane, Abingdon OX13 6EE
Summary
Dry Sandford Primary School, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 97 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere, ensuring that every child experiences a happy and active primary education. The school community is committed to promoting values such as kindness, determination, creativity, and respect, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at Dry Sandford is designed to be broad and engaging, with a strong emphasis on core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. The school has received positive feedback from Ofsted for its rich curriculum and high-quality enrichment experiences. Recent efforts have focused on enhancing the teaching of science and humanities, alongside a commitment to art and creativity, ensuring that all subjects are delivered to an outstanding standard.
Dry Sandford Primary School also places a significant emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, although specific details are currently under development. The school actively encourages community involvement and aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Parents and carers are invited to participate in school tours to learn more about the school and its admission arrangements.
The curriculum at Dry Sandford is designed to be broad and engaging, with a strong emphasis on core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. The school has received positive feedback from Ofsted for its rich curriculum and high-quality enrichment experiences. Recent efforts have focused on enhancing the teaching of science and humanities, alongside a commitment to art and creativity, ensuring that all subjects are delivered to an outstanding standard.
Dry Sandford Primary School also places a significant emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, although specific details are currently under development. The school actively encourages community involvement and aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Parents and carers are invited to participate in school tours to learn more about the school and its admission arrangements.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 97
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 57
- FSM %
- 9.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 97 | 40 | 57 | 140 | 9.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 38 | 51 | 140 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 107 | 45 | 62 | 140 | 10.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 107 | 45 | 62 | 140 | 10.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 51 | 54 | 140 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 98 | 44 | 54 | 140 | 7.10 |
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