School profile

Europa School UK

All-through · Free schools · Abingdon, OX14 3DZ

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Schools
Numbers on map: pupil ages
Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#6,597 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

GCSE 2025/26

#3,311 of 3,312

Worse than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

Europa School UK Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseAll-through
TypeFree schools
Ages4 to 19
Pupils1,146
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Lynn Wood
TrustEUROPA SCHOOL UK
Local authorityOxfordshire
Opened04 Sept 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 138269.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire62%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.4%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire9%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, similar to England, similar to Oxfordshire106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Oxfordshire104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Oxfordshire105105
Expected standard in reading83%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire76%76%
Expected standard in writing78%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire72%73%
Expected standard in maths76%, similar to England, similar to Oxfordshire74%75%
Pupils taking tests90--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.1.4, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire46.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire65.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire47.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire15.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire61.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 460--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis school
Average A-level gradez
Average grade, best three A-levelsz
A-level progressz
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study43
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,146
Girls566
Boys580
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.2.3%
First language not English37.7%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,230
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.6.8%
Sixth form places2024/25150
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.165
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.14
Average class size25.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
26.4%
Other White
23.4%
Other mixed
4.5%
White and Asian
3.6%
Other ethnic group
1.2%
White and Black African
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean
1%
African
0.7%
Chinese
0.7%
Other Asian
0.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher19.3
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.5
Teachers (FTE)59.23
Teaching assistants (FTE)24.39
Support staff (FTE)50.23
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2556.2
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2550.4
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250.6
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/255.2

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.90
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.189
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.114
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.90
Applications from another local authority (Reception)0
Offers made (Year 7)2025/26Places offered on national offer day.0
Applications (Year 7)2025/26Includes every preference parents listed.1
First preference applications (Year 7)2025/26Families who put this school as their first choice.0
First preference offers (Year 7)2025/26First-choice applicants who were offered a place.0
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)2025/261

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Overall absence4.8%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire9%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.9.6%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire22.5%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.6%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire4.6%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate1.2%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.84.9%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.79.2%
School sixth form71.7%
Further education7.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.5%
Employment5.7%
Sixth form college0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.81%
Higher education47.6%
Employment33.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.11.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Europa School UK
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.5 miPrimarySt Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryThomas Reade Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miPrimaryCaldecott Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miPrimaryCarswell Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miNot applicableAbingdon SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.8 miPrimaryRush Common SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimarySt Nicolas Church of England Primary School, AbingdonVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Europa School UK

What is Europa School UK's Ofsted rating?

Europa School UK is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 30 Apr 2024.

How does Europa School UK rank in England?

Europa School UK ranks 6,597 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools) and 3,311 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 99% of schools).

What are Europa School UK's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 67% of pupils at Europa School UK met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

What are Europa School UK's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 0% of pupils at Europa School UK got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 1.4 (England 46.2).

What are Europa School UK's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Europa School UK was z.

How hard is it to get into Europa School UK?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Europa School UK made 90 offers from 189 applications (2.1 per offer), and 90 of 114 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Europa School UK?

Europa School UK has 1,146 pupils aged 4 to 19.

What is the capacity of Europa School UK?

Europa School UK had 1,230 school places in 2024/25.

Does Europa School UK have a sixth form?

Yes, Europa School UK has a sixth form with 150 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Europa School UK?

At Europa School UK, the average class had 25.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19.3 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Europa School UK?

In 2025/26, pupils at Europa School UK missed 4.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 9.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.