Abingdon School vs Caldecott Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon School
Abingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,270 students
Caldecott Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
| Measure | Abingdon School Abingdon, South East | Caldecott Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #550 of 679 | #1083 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3427 of 4,090 | #6091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,270 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,270 | 360 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | 49.0 | – |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.abingdon.org.uk | www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caldecott Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 21.4).
- •Abingdon School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 360.
- •Abingdon School is a independent school while Caldecott Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abingdon School better than Caldecott Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caldecott Primary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abingdon School and Caldecott Primary School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abingdon School: 1,270. Caldecott Primary School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abingdon School and Caldecott Primary School rank in South East?
Abingdon School is 550th of 679 and Caldecott Primary School is 1083rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).