Cothill House vs Dry Sandford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cothill House
Abingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 7–14
155 students
Dry Sandford Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Cothill House Abingdon, South East | Dry Sandford Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #446 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 155 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 98 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.cothillpst.org | www.dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cothill House is the larger school with 155 students compared with 98.
- •Cothill House is a independent school while Dry Sandford Primary School is a local authority 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 Cothill House better than Dry Sandford Primary 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 Cothill House and Dry Sandford Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cothill House: 155. Dry Sandford Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cothill House and Dry Sandford Primary School rank in South East?
Cothill House is unranked and Dry Sandford Primary School is 446th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).