Rush Common School
About Rush Common School
Rush Common School sits in the Vale of White Horse district within Oxfordshire, a local authority where primary schools are generally strong. Among the 47 primary schools in the Vale, Rush Common ranks 9th, placing it comfortably in the top 25% of its immediate area. Its closest peers at the very top of the local rankings are Longworth Primary School, Hornton Primary School, and Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, all of which achieved perfect or near-perfect ranking scores. Rush Common’s own ranking score of 74 reflects solid, consistent performance. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a current roll of 429 pupils against a capacity of 448. It is not affiliated with any religious character and has a nursery provision on site. The headteacher, Kristen Fawcett, leads a school that is clearly a popular and well-regarded choice within its local landscape.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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