Chandlings Prep vs Rush Common School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandlings Prep
Oxford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
Rush Common School
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
| Measure | Chandlings Prep Oxford, South East | Rush Common School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #325 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 263 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 417 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.2% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Oxford | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chandlings.org.uk | www.rushcommonschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Rush Common School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 263.
- •Chandlings Prep is a independent school while Rush Common School is a academy 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 Chandlings Prep better than Rush Common School?
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 Chandlings Prep and Rush Common School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chandlings Prep: 263. Rush Common School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chandlings Prep and Rush Common School rank in South East?
Chandlings Prep is unranked and Rush Common School is 325th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).