St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon — Primary School in Abingdon

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St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon

Abingdon, OX14 1HB

404 Pupils

436 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

15.10% FSM %

219 Boys

185 Girls

About St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 404 pupils on roll. School capacity: 436. Current headteacher: Andrew Spooner.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary Constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
Ward	Abingdon Fitzharris
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10077916
URN	123166
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Katrina Hancock	Chair of Governors	16/09/2021	15/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicki Blyth	Governor	27/01/2026	26/01/2030	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lindsay Dowzall	Governor	07/06/2022	06/06/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Ian Fishpool	Governor	01/02/2024	31/01/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Lucy Fortnam-Paynter	Governor	15/11/2023	12/11/2027	Elected by parents
Sue Gibbins	Governor	17/10/2023	16/10/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr Roger Johnson	Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Anna McCleary	Governor	25/06/2025	24/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Katrin Nolland	Governor	18/07/2022	11/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lorna Page	Governor	31/08/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Palmer	Governor	11/12/2025	10/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Spooner	Governor	01/09/2015	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

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John Mason School

0.29 km • Abingdon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

How many pupils does St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon have?

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon has 404 pupils, with a capacity of 436.

What is the age range at St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon a faith school?

Yes, St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?

The Headteacher at St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is Mr Andrew Spooner.

Where is St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon located?

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is at Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, OX14 1HB, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.

Does St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon currently open?

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Andrew Spooner

Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, OX14 1HB

01235520456

www.stnicolasprimary.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 123166

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026