Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School vs Ashby Willesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
277 students
Ashby Willesley Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands | Ashby Willesley Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #745 of 1,516 | #203 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9035 of 15,697 | #2939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 277 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Ashby-de-la-Zouch |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbyce.leics.sch.uk/ | www.ashbywillesley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 45.1).
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 56%).
- •Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 277.
- •Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Ashby Willesley Primary School is a academy 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School better than Ashby Willesley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashby Willesley Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 45.1 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School and Ashby Willesley Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School: 277. Ashby Willesley Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School and Ashby Willesley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School is 745th of 1,516 and Ashby Willesley Primary School is 203rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).