Ashby School vs Ashby Willesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby School
Ashby-De-La-Zouch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,669 students
Ashby Willesley Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Ashby School Ashby-De-La-Zouch, East Midlands | Ashby Willesley Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #97 of 329 | #203 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1171 of 4,090 | #2939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,669 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,669 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | – |
| town | Ashby-De-La-Zouch | Ashby-de-la-Zouch |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbyschool.org.uk | www.ashbywillesley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 66.6).
- •Ashby School is the larger school with 1,669 students compared with 411.
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 School better than Ashby Willesley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashby Willesley Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 66.6 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 School and Ashby Willesley Primary School?
About 1.5 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 School: 1,669. Ashby Willesley Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashby School and Ashby Willesley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashby School is 97th of 329 and Ashby Willesley Primary School is 203rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).