Drayton Community Primary School vs Thameside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Community Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Thameside Primary School
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Drayton Community Primary School Abingdon, South East | Thameside Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1361 of 2,471 | #2210 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7817 of 15,697 | #13523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 4% |
| 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.drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk | www.thameside.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Drayton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 23.1).
- •Thameside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 47%).
- •Drayton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Thameside Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 194.
- •Drayton Community Primary School is a local authority school while Thameside Primary 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 Drayton Community Primary School better than Thameside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Drayton Community Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 23.1 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 Drayton Community Primary School and Thameside Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drayton Community Primary School: 194. Thameside Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drayton Community Primary School and Thameside Primary School rank in South East?
Drayton Community Primary School is 1361st of 2,471 and Thameside Primary School is 2210th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).