Rush Common School
Abingdon, OX14 2AW · Oxfordshire · primary school
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91st of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rush Common School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Cycling Training, Mandarin, Music and Performance, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Orchestra, Choir, and Grossbusters. Trips include Ufton Court, Kingswood, Call of the Wild, Crocodiles of the World, STEAM Museum, and Oxfordshire Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 pupils against a stated capacity of 448. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the separate Ofsted areas currently being addressed?
What Ofsted said about Rush Common School
Overview
Rush Common School is described as a “warm, ambitious and highly inclusive” institution where pupils “thrive” and feel “safe, valued and encouraged to do their best.” The report highlights a “calm, respectful and highly positive atmosphere” with strong attendance and behaviour, noting that pupils demonstrate “empathy, respect and sportsmanship.” While most pupils achieve well, particularly in core subjects, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in teaching and assessment within wider foundation subjects and the early years provision.
Strengths
- Attendance is “positive and continues to improve,” remaining above national figures with “timely and well-targeted support” for families.
- Behaviour is “strong,” characterised by a “calm, respectful and highly positive atmosphere” where bullying is rare and older pupils act as “excellent role models.”
- Inclusion is a “strong standard,” with an “inspiring culture” ensuring every pupil receives the support required to learn successfully, leading to growing confidence and independence.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils showing a “mature understanding of personal boundaries” and articulating “fundamental British values with maturity.”
- Staff benefit from a “coherent, evidence‑informed programme of professional development,” fostering a positive working environment where staff feel “well supported.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff in foundation subjects use assessment “effectively to inform teaching” to help disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND embed key concepts.
- Staff in the early years should “consistently maximise the opportunities for engaging children in high-quality interactions,” particularly for 2- and 3-year-olds where focus and outdoor learning are not fully aligned with leaders’ ambitions.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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