Rush Common School vs St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rush Common School
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Rush Common School Abingdon, South East | St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #325 of 2,471 | #1147 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1634 of 15,697 | #6461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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.rushcommonschool.org/ | www.stnicolasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rush Common School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 57.0).
- •Rush Common School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
- •Rush Common School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Rush Common School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 399.
- •Rush Common School is a academy school while St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 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 Rush Common School better than St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?
On the Success Index (England), Rush Common School ranks higher (83.5 vs 57.0 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 Rush Common School and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rush Common School: 417. St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rush Common School and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon rank in South East?
Rush Common School is 325th of 2,471 and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon is 1147th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).