Ashby Fields Primary School vs Welton Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Fields Primary School
Daventry · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Welton Church of England Academy
Daventry · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
129 students
| Measure | Ashby Fields Primary School Daventry, East Midlands | Welton Church of England Academy Daventry, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #495 of 1,516 | #139 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6397 of 15,697 | #2086 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 397 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Daventry | Daventry |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbyfields.co.uk | www.weltonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Welton Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 57.3).
- •Welton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 73%).
- •Welton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Ashby Fields Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 129.
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 Fields Primary School better than Welton Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Welton Church of England Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 57.3 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 Fields Primary School and Welton Church of England Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Daventry and Daventry in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashby Fields Primary School: 397. Welton Church of England Academy: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashby Fields Primary School and Welton Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ashby Fields Primary School is 495th of 1,516 and Welton Church of England Academy is 139th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).