Caldecott Primary School vs Carswell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldecott Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
Carswell Community Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Caldecott Primary School Abingdon, South East | Carswell Community Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1083 of 2,471 | #474 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6091 of 15,697 | #2514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 360 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 10% |
| 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.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk | www.carswell.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carswell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 58.8).
- •Carswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 64%).
- •Caldecott Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Caldecott Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 210.
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 Caldecott Primary School better than Carswell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carswell Community Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 58.8 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 Caldecott Primary School and Carswell Community Primary School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldecott Primary School: 360. Carswell Community Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldecott Primary School and Carswell Community Primary School rank in South East?
Caldecott Primary School is 1083rd of 2,471 and Carswell Community Primary School is 474th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).