Radley Church of England Primary School vs Rush Common 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.
Radley Church of England Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
Rush Common School
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
| Measure | Radley Church of England Primary School Abingdon, South East | Rush Common School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #704 of 2,471 | #325 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3826 of 15,697 | #1634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 179 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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.radleyprimary.uk | www.rushcommonschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Rush Common School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 70.5).
- •Rush Common School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 75%).
- •Rush Common School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Rush Common School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 179.
- •Radley Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Rush Common 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 Radley Church of England Primary School better than Rush Common School?
On the Success Index (England), Rush Common School ranks higher (83.5 vs 70.5 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 Radley Church of England Primary School and Rush Common School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Radley Church of England Primary School: 179. Rush Common School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Radley Church of England Primary School and Rush Common School rank in South East?
Radley Church of England Primary School is 704th of 2,471 and Rush Common School is 325th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).