John Mason School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Mason School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
927 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | John Mason School Abingdon, South East | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 679 | #1816 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1748 of 4,090 | #10843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 927 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 927 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-edmunds-rc.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Mason School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 36.9).
- •John Mason School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 182.
- •John Mason School is a academy school while St Edmund's Catholic 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 John Mason School better than St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Mason School ranks higher (54.4 vs 36.9 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 John Mason School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Mason School: 927. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Mason School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
John Mason School is 316th of 679 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 1816th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).