Rush Common School

About Rush Common School

Rush Common School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 429 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 448 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Rush Common School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kristen Fawcett, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2980th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.

Rush Common School is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 74 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rush Common School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Rush Common School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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