St Blaise CofE Primary School

URN: 123178 • ABINGDON OX14 4DR

Overview

Name
St Blaise CofE Primary School
URN
123178
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
51.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Costello (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01235831368
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, ABINGDON OX14 4DR

Summary

St Blaise CofE Primary School, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a voluntary controlled school that serves a mixed-gender population of 144 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision, "Exploring and achieving as we grow together," which emphasizes the importance of community, diversity, and individual growth.

The curriculum at St Blaise is designed to encourage practical application of knowledge, as demonstrated in recent lessons where students engaged with concrete manipulatives to enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts such as Place Value. The school values—love, kindness, respect, creativity, confidence, and determination—are integral to daily life, guiding interactions and learning experiences.

St Blaise has received an outstanding judgement in its most recent SIAMS inspection, reflecting its strong Christian character and commitment to inclusion and excellence. The school aims to celebrate the uniqueness of each child while providing a supportive framework for their development within a diverse community.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
144
Boys
79
Girls
65
FSM %
22.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 144 79 65 210 22.90
2024-09-11 142 76 66 210 20.40
2023-09-11 117 62 55 210 17.10
2022-09-11 117 62 55 210 17.10
2021-09-11 98 57 41 210 21.40
2020-09-11 92 56 36 210 16.30

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