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Rush Common School

Hendred Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2AW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
78%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
429
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Rush Common School

Rush Common School is an academy converter in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 429 pupils on roll. It is part of ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Oxfordshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
429 / 448 (96%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5%
Free school meals
15.6%
EAL
1.2%
SEN support
12.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.51
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
21.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
20.25
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +6.1 vs 2023/24
£46,228
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,125 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,625
Spend per pupil
£5,864
Income per pupil
53%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Hendred Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2AW
Phone
01235533583
Acting Headteacher
Kristen Fawcett

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Before and After School Club Playworker
PermanentPart timeGrade 5/6 dependent on experience or qualifications
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Admin / HR
Administrator and Finance Assistant
PermanentPart timeGrade 6 Point 8, £27,710 pro rata
Closes 13 Nov 2026View & apply
Teacher
Class Teacher
PermanentFull timeECT, Main Scale and UPS
Closes 19 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rush Common School?
Rush Common School is an academy converter in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Rush Common School have?
Rush Common School has 429 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Rush Common School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
78% of pupils at Rush Common School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Rush Common School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Rush Common School is part of ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Rush Common School?
Rush Common School is located at Hendred Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2AW.

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