Rush Common School

Rush Common School is a friendly and popular two-form-entry primary academy in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Serving children aged 2 to 11, the school provides education from nursery and the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1 and 2. Its ethos centres on supporting the education, progress and wellbeing of every child, while promoting high expectations, inclusion, collaboration and fundamental British values. As part of Abingdon Learning Trust, the school shares a firm commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

The school has 417 pupils and offers the breadth and community feel of a well-established primary setting. Rush Common School converted to academy status in March 2012 and works within Abingdon Learning Trust, benefiting from shared expertise and a wider professional network. It was rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. The school is distinguished by its enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils, supportive parents and positive relationships across its staff, leadership and governing body.

Working at Rush Common School means joining a friendly and supportive team where colleagues are encouraged to contribute to the school’s continued development and success. Staff benefit from approachable senior leaders and governors, collaborative working across a two-form-entry setting and opportunities for professional learning through the school and trust. The environment is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners, with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for eligible teaching staff and a strong culture of safeguarding and inclusion.