Thameside Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thameside Primary School
Address: Cotman Close
Town/City: Abingdon
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX14 5NL
Telephone Number: 01235 527600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Cambrian Learning Trust
Sponsor: Faringdon Academy Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Youngman
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144871
DfE Number: 931/2598
UKPRN: 10064676
UPRN: 100121313660
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Vale of White Horse (E07000180)
Constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon (E14001420)
Electoral Ward: Abingdon Caldecott (E05009755)

Easting & Northing: 448969E, 196108N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 39' 44.15" N 1° 17' 35.85" W
Plus Code: 9C3WMP64+WM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 May 2027.
  • Mrs Andreia Costa - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mrs Penny Halliday - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 May 2030.
  • Ms Jessica Krawiec - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mr Stephen McDowell - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sandra North - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Mr Ben Oakley-Rowland - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mr Robin Southwell-Sander - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 July 2028.
  • Mr Paul Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 October 2025.
  • Mr Mike Witney - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 January 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Youngman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).