Dunmore Primary School vs John Mason School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunmore Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
John Mason School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
927 students
| Measure | Dunmore Primary School Abingdon, South East | John Mason School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1595 of 2,471 | #316 of 679 |
| National rank | #9334 of 15,697 | #1748 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 420 | 927 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 927 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dunmore.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Mason School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 43.7).
- •John Mason School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 420.
- •Dunmore Primary School is a local authority school while John Mason 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 Dunmore Primary School better than John Mason School?
On the Success Index (England), John Mason School ranks higher (54.4 vs 43.7 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 Dunmore Primary School and John Mason School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunmore Primary School: 420. John Mason School: 927. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunmore Primary School and John Mason School rank in South East?
Dunmore Primary School is 1595th of 2,471 and John Mason School is 316th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).