Carswell Community Primary School vs St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 867 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carswell Community Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Carswell Community Primary School Abingdon, South East | St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 2,471 | #1147 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2514 of 15,697 | #6461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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.carswell.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.stnicolasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carswell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 57.0).
- •Carswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 69%).
- •Carswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is the larger school with 399 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 Carswell Community Primary School better than St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?
On the Success Index (England), Carswell Community Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 57.0 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 Carswell Community Primary School and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carswell Community Primary School: 210. St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carswell Community Primary School and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon rank in South East?
Carswell Community Primary School is 474th of 2,471 and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is 1147th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).