Carswell Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bostock Road Carswell Primary School Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1DP |
| Phone | 01235521578 |
| Reference Number | 123080 |
Carswell Community Primary School is performing well, maintaining the high standards established in previous inspections. Pupils enjoy a supportive and inclusive environment where they feel safe and happy. The school fosters a culture of diversity and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to excel both academically and personally. The curriculum is well-structured, enabling pupils to learn effectively, and there is a strong focus on reading and early years education, which sets a solid foundation for future learning. Overall, the school prepares its students well for their next educational steps and encourages active engagement in school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.52%
Girls: 50.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.4% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| Asian, Other | 7.6% |
| African | 6.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are consistently happy and feel safe at school.
- High expectations for pupil conduct and success.
- Strong curriculum design that promotes essential knowledge and skills.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Early years education is well developed, preparing children for key stage 1.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with effective phonics instruction.
- Pupils develop a deep appreciation of diverse backgrounds and British values.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack consistent processes for checking pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | ||
| Writing | 3 | ||
| Maths | 4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Caldecott Primary School
Caldecott Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5HB |
0.4 miles |
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St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1HB |
0.54 miles |
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Thameside Primary School
Cotman Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5NL |
0.61 miles |
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The Manor Preparatory School
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX13 6LN |
0.74 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Radley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PP |
0.84 miles |
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Dunmore Primary School
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1NR |
0.88 miles |
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Thomas Reade Primary School
Thomas Reade Primary School, Radley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR |
1.1 miles |
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Rush Common School
Hendred Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2AW |
1.11 miles |
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Long Furlong Primary School
Boulter Drive, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP |
1.34 miles |
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Drayton Community Primary School
Hilliat Fields, Drayton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4JF |
1.84 miles |
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Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Morland Road, Marcham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6PY |
2.1 miles |
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Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
Dark Lane, Sunningwell, Sunningwell C of E Primary, Dark Lane, Oxon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6RE |
2.12 miles |
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Radley Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3QF |
2.4 miles |
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Dry Sandford Primary School
Lashford Lane, Dry Sandford, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6EE |
2.59 miles |
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Chandlings Prep
Bagley Wood Road, Oxford, OX1 5ND |
2.75 miles |
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Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School
Bradstocks Way, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4DA |
2.83 miles |
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Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Wootton Village, Boars Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 5HP |
3.05 miles |
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Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School
High Street, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3EE |
3.53 miles |
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St Swithun's CofE Primary School
Grundy Crescent, Kennington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 5PS |
3.54 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village
The Causeway, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6SQ |
3.61 miles |
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John Mason School
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St Helen and St Katharine
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UTC Oxfordshire
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The Oxford Academy
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Orion Academy
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