St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
URN: 123166 • Abingdon OX14 1HB
Overview
- Name
- St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
- URN
- 123166
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Spooner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235520456
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boxhill Walk, Abingdon OX14 1HB
Summary
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 404 pupils, with a capacity of 436. The school operates on a two-form entry system and is committed to providing a broad and fulfilling curriculum that encourages independent learning. The ethos of St Nicolas is encapsulated in the ‘NICS’ acronym—Navigate, Inspire, Challenge, and Succeed—reflecting the school's dedication to supporting students through their educational journey.
The school aims to serve its local community, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. St Nicolas promotes a values-based education rooted in Christian principles, ensuring that all children have equal access to opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. The school fosters strong relationships with parents and the wider community, encouraging collaboration to enhance the educational experience.
Headteacher Mr Andy Spooner emphasizes the importance of preparing students for their next steps in life, promoting a supportive and inclusive environment. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits can be arranged to explore the facilities and ethos firsthand.
The school aims to serve its local community, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. St Nicolas promotes a values-based education rooted in Christian principles, ensuring that all children have equal access to opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. The school fosters strong relationships with parents and the wider community, encouraging collaboration to enhance the educational experience.
Headteacher Mr Andy Spooner emphasizes the importance of preparing students for their next steps in life, promoting a supportive and inclusive environment. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits can be arranged to explore the facilities and ethos firsthand.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Managing Absence and Lateness (sen)
- Special Education Needs (SEND) report (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rush Common School (67.9)
- Longworth Primary School (67.2)
- Dunmore Primary School (64.9)
- Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School (62.9)
- Carswell Community Primary School (62.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 436
- Pupils
- 404
- Boys
- 219
- Girls
- 185
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 404 | 219 | 185 | 436 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 416 | 216 | 200 | 436 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | 217 | 203 | 436 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | 217 | 203 | 436 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 415 | 215 | 200 | 436 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 413 | 208 | 205 | 420 | 11.90 |
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