Rush Common School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

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PUPILS
378
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/11/2021)
Full Report - All Reports
78%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Hendred Way
Abingdon
OX14 2AW
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School Description

Pupils love coming to Rush Common School. Within this nurturing environment, they are able to ‘dream, aspire and succeed’. Happiness is all around. Adults show exceptional care to children. It is as if pupils have an extended family at school. Pupils feel safe knowing that staff will do all they can to protect them. Staff are ambitious for pupils to do well. Pupils benefit from a rich curriculum that ignites their knowledge and talents. Opportunities to develop in the arts and competitive sports are plentiful. Pupils and staff play together in the school orchestra. In addition, older pupils learn Mandarin Chinese, and they are offered the chance to take an international Chinese language exam. Pupils behave very well. Most of them diligently follow the school rules of ‘be safe, be kind and be respectful’. Pupils look out for each other. One child said, ‘There is not one bully in this school.’ They feel confident in the school’s anti-bullying pupil ambassadors, and feel confident that any adult would help them if needed. Nearly all parents surveyed would recommend the school. One parent, reflecting the views of many others, said that their children are becoming well-rounded individuals who love learning. The parent also said, ‘I couldn’t ask for more.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? The school’s curriculum challenges pupils’ thinking and prepares them well for the next stage of their education. Subject leaders have taken the reins to ensure that staff are clear about what they must teach, and when. Knowledge is logically sequenced in all subjects from Reception to Year 6. Some content is being taught for the first time this year, but the revamped curriculum is helping pupils to make strong connections with what they have previously learned. Many older pupils speak eloquently on a range of topics. Children in early years get off to a flying start.

Rush Common School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>83, "strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021
Yes No {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 89 responses up to 30-11-2021

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