Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School vs Cothill House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Cothill House
Abingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 7–14
155 students
| Measure | Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School Abingdon, South East | Cothill House Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1506 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #8661 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–14 |
| Students | 139 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.appleton.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.cothillpst.org |
The verdict
- •Cothill House is the larger school with 155 students compared with 139.
- •Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is a local authority school while Cothill House is a independent 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 Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School better than Cothill House?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School and Cothill House?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School: 139. Cothill House: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School and Cothill House rank in South East?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is 1506th of 2,471 and Cothill House is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).