Rush Common School
URN: 137920 • Abingdon OX14 2AW
Overview
- Name
- Rush Common School
- URN
- 137920
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kristen Fawcett (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235533583
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hendred Way, Abingdon OX14 2AW
Summary
Rush Common School, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 429 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 448. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel happy and secure. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision: "Dream, Aspire, Succeed," reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and the well-being of its students.
The curriculum at Rush Common School is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and offers various enrichment opportunities such as clubs, residential trips, and competitions to foster teamwork and creativity among students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Rush Common School, with strong support from parents and local stakeholders. The school actively encourages parental engagement through regular communication and events, ensuring that families feel connected and informed about their children's education.
The curriculum at Rush Common School is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and offers various enrichment opportunities such as clubs, residential trips, and competitions to foster teamwork and creativity among students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Rush Common School, with strong support from parents and local stakeholders. The school actively encourages parental engagement through regular communication and events, ensuring that families feel connected and informed about their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 448
- Pupils
- 429
- Boys
- 200
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 4.80
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 429 | 200 | 229 | 448 | 4.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 416 | 199 | 217 | 448 | 3.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 382 | 179 | 203 | 420 | 2.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 382 | 179 | 203 | 420 | 2.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 396 | 186 | 210 | 420 | 3.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 399 | 193 | 206 | 420 | 1.80 |
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