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Europa School UK

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Lynn Wood

corporate_fareEUROPA SCHOOL UK

location_onAbingdon, OX14 3DZ

language Visit Website phone 1235524060

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,039

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Attainment 8

0.9

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GCSE Rank

#41 in Oxfordshire

#3,216 of 3,216 nationally

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Europa School UK is a Free schools secondary school in Abingdon, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Europa School UK is a free schools in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EUROPA SCHOOL UK. The school has approximately 1,107 pupils on roll, of whom 4% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9, placing the school #41 in Oxfordshire and #3,216 of 3,216 nationally. 1.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

In 2025, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 4% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #88 of 41 primaries in Oxfordshire and #7,516 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 23.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.9

Grade 5+ E&M

1.70%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-3.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

-3.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

18.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-3.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

19.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.11

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.02

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

2024

2023

Students

2022

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 61%

Reading83% LA 75%

Writing78% LA 71%

Maths76% LA 72%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

64%

LA 60%England 61%

Reading83% LA 76% · Eng 74%

Writing74% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths78% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

74%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading91% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing82% LA 70% · Eng 71%

Maths88% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

110

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

4.7

Read

LA 0.4

3.3 to 6.1

1.0

Write

LA 0.0

-0.3 to 2.3

2.9

Maths

LA -0.6

1.6 to 4.2

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 64%England 65%

Reading87% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing84% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths84% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.1

Read

LA 0.0

-0.7 to 2.8

-0.7

Write

LA -0.3

-2.3 to 0.9

-0.9

Maths

LA -0.7

-2.4 to 0.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 64%

Reading83% LA 76%

Writing76% LA 77%

Maths80% LA 74%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.4

Read

LA 0.2

0.7 to 4.1

-1.2

Write

LA -0.2

-2.8 to 0.4

1.8

Maths

LA -0.6

0.3 to 3.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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05 December 2018

Inspection Report

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18 June 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2018-12-05

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-06-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.5%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,107 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,107	6	0.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,106	4	0.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,066	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,072	0	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,070	0	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,037	0	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,039	0	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,038	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	992	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	982	0	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	977	0	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	916	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	926	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	929	0	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	898	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	898	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	898	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	863	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	862	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	856	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	829	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	831	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	831	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	443	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	449	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	444	0	0.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 55 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree20%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree38%

disagree18%

strongly disagree14%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree30%

disagree5%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree53%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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