Best 3 Primary schools in South Oxfordshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Aureus Primary School (Primary) in Didcot; Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Abingdon; Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School (Primary) in Wallingford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Aureus Primary School, Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School and Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary controlled school type located around Didcot, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire and Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Aureus Primary School), published Nov 2022. The lowest is 2 (Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the GLF Schools trust.

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Attribute	Aureus Primary School OX11 6GS	Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School OX14 3EE	Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School OX10 8EN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 6GS	Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3EE	Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 8EN
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Nov 2022	2 24 Jul 2024	2 11 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	446	105	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	GLF Schools	Oxfordshire (931)	Oxfordshire (931)
Website	aureusprimaryschool.org	www.clifton-hampden.oxon.sch.uk	www.crowmarshgiffordprimary.com
Telephone	01235754411	01865407700	01491836785
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Aureus Primary School

OX11 6GS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 6GS
Ofsted: 1 20 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GLF Schools
Website: aureusprimaryschool.org
Telephone: 01235754411

Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School

OX14 3EE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3EE
Ofsted: 2 24 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Oxfordshire (931)
Website: www.clifton-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01865407700

Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School

OX10 8EN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8EN
Ofsted: 2 11 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Oxfordshire (931)
Website: www.crowmarshgiffordprimary.com
Telephone: 01491836785

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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