Ashbourne Primary School vs Clifton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbourne Primary School
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Clifton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
107 students
| Measure | Ashbourne Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands | Clifton CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1126 of 1,516 | #144 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12160 of 15,697 | #2164 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 202 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbourneprimary.co.uk | www.clifton.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clifton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 30.2).
- •Ashbourne Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 107.
- •Ashbourne Primary School is a academy school while Clifton CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ashbourne Primary School better than Clifton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton CofE Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 30.2 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 Ashbourne Primary School and Clifton CofE Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbourne Primary School: 202. Clifton CofE Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbourne Primary School and Clifton CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashbourne Primary School is 1126th of 1,516 and Clifton CofE Primary School is 144th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).