Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School vs Parsons Down Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 35 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
Parsons Down Junior School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
| Measure | Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School Abingdon, South East | Parsons Down Junior School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1506 of 2,471 | #2220 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8661 of 15,697 | #13562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.appleton.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 22.8).
- •Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 39%).
- •Parsons Down Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Parsons Down Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 22.8 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 Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School and Parsons Down Junior School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School: 139. Parsons Down Junior School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School and Parsons Down Junior School rank in South East?
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is 1506th of 2,471 and Parsons Down Junior School is 2220th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).