Carswell Community Primary School

URN: 123080 • Abingdon OX14 1DP

Overview

Name
Carswell Community Primary School
URN
123080
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Crandon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01235521578
Website
Visit
Address
Bostock Road, Abingdon OX14 1DP

Summary

Carswell Community Primary School, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 210 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 200. The school is committed to nurturing the holistic well-being of its students, aiming to develop confident and resilient learners who are prepared for future challenges. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its values of kindness, respect, and safety, which guide daily interactions among staff and students.

The curriculum at Carswell balances academic rigor with creative opportunities, ensuring that children engage with core subjects like reading, writing, maths, and science, while also exploring the arts, humanities, and sports. The school promotes a "good learner" ethos, encouraging students to understand the learning process and develop essential skills such as resilience and curiosity. This approach is complemented by immersive projects that provide real-world experiences, fostering a lifelong passion for learning.

Carswell School prides itself on building strong relationships with its students, treating each child with unconditional positive regard. The school community is focused on creating a supportive environment where children feel safe and valued, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
200
Pupils
210
Boys
104
Girls
106
FSM %
11.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 210 104 106 200 11.30
2024-09-11 220 108 112 210 12.10
2023-09-11 225 109 116 210 13.20
2022-09-11 225 109 116 210 13.20
2021-09-11 232 117 115 210 10.90
2020-09-11 251 127 124 270 11.00

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