Ash Croft Primary Academy vs Weldon Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Croft Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students
Weldon Church of England Primary School
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Ash Croft Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Weldon Church of England Primary School Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,516 | #133 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15211 of 15,697 | #1963 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org | www.weldonceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Weldon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 10.4).
- •Weldon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 41%).
- •Weldon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ash Croft Primary Academy better than Weldon Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Weldon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 10.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ash Croft Primary Academy and Weldon Church of England Primary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Derby and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Croft Primary Academy: 208. Weldon Church of England Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Croft Primary Academy and Weldon Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ash Croft Primary Academy is 1452nd of 1,516 and Weldon Church of England Primary School is 133rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).