Mersham Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ashford, South East TN25 6NU · Kent
#1955 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#11817 of 15,697 nationally
About Mersham Primary School
Mersham Primary School is a local authority primary located in Ashford, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 140 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 32.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1955th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 140; capacity filled 66.7%.
There are 55 schools in Ashford; Mersham Primary School ranks 39th of 53 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)52%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)30%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mersham Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 140
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 66.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 52%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Mersham Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Smeeth Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students · 2.8 km away
Finberry Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
418 students · 2.8 km away
Aldington Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 3.1 km away
Willesborough Junior School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
478 students · 3.1 km away
Willesborough Infant School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
333 students · 3.2 km away
East Stour Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
385 students · 3.5 km away
Furley Park Primary Academy
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
504 students · 3.8 km away
The North School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,237 students · 4.3 km away
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,348 students · 4.3 km away
Brook Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Downsview Community Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Parsons Down Junior School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
Middle Street Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
Blackboys Church of England Primary School
Uckfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mersham Primary School a good school?
Mersham Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 32.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1955 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mersham Primary School rank in South East?
Mersham Primary School ranks #1955 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #11817 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mersham Primary School?
Mersham Primary School had 140 students in 2025.
Is Mersham Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mersham Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Mersham Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mersham Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.