Long Furlong Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Furlong Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Long Furlong Primary School Abingdon, South East | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1575 of 2,471 | #1816 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9164 of 15,697 | #10843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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.longfurlongprimaryschool.org.uk | www.st-edmunds-rc.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Furlong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 36.9).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 47%).
- •Long Furlong Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Long Furlong Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 182.
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 Long Furlong Primary School better than St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Furlong Primary School ranks higher (44.6 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 Long Furlong Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Furlong Primary School: 211. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Furlong Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Long Furlong Primary School is 1575th of 2,471 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 1816th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).