St Amand's Catholic Primary School
URN: 123224 • Wantage OX12 8LF
Overview
- Name
- St Amand's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 123224
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Ellery (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235833342
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Wantage OX12 8LF
Summary
St Amand's Catholic Primary School, located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a strong Catholic ethos. With a current enrolment of 92 pupils and a capacity of 150, the school prides itself on fostering a caring community where children are encouraged to learn and grow in a supportive environment. The school's mission statement emphasizes collaboration, respect, and a commitment to living out the values of love and service as taught by Jesus.
The curriculum at St Amand's is diverse and designed to promote high standards of education, alongside outstanding behaviour and personal development. Recent inspections have highlighted the school’s effective teaching and pastoral support, which help students develop character, independence, and a sense of responsibility. The school actively engages in Catholic Social Teaching, encouraging pupils to participate in charitable activities and community service.
St Amand's is unique in its identity, being the only school dedicated to St Amand in the UK. The small class sizes allow for strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a sense of belonging and individual attention. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school community, contributing to a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at St Amand's is diverse and designed to promote high standards of education, alongside outstanding behaviour and personal development. Recent inspections have highlighted the school’s effective teaching and pastoral support, which help students develop character, independence, and a sense of responsibility. The school actively engages in Catholic Social Teaching, encouraging pupils to participate in charitable activities and community service.
St Amand's is unique in its identity, being the only school dedicated to St Amand in the UK. The small class sizes allow for strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a sense of belonging and individual attention. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school community, contributing to a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Charlton Primary School (67.2)
- Wantage Primary Academy (65.1)
- Stockham Primary School (64.4)
- Millbrook Primary School (63.3)
- Wantage Church of England Primary School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 92
- Boys
- 45
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 45 | 47 | 150 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 113 | 53 | 60 | 150 | 10.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 118 | 68 | 50 | 150 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 118 | 68 | 50 | 150 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 125 | 65 | 60 | 150 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 128 | 66 | 62 | 150 | 7.80 |
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