Ashby Willesley Primary School vs Packington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Willesley Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
Packington Church of England Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
| Measure | Ashby Willesley Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands | Packington Church of England Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,516 | #1255 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2939 of 15,697 | #13261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 411 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.ashbywillesley.org.uk | www.packington.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 24.6).
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 29%).
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 92.
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School is a academy school while Packington Church of England 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 Ashby Willesley Primary School better than Packington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashby Willesley Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 24.6 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 Willesley Primary School and Packington Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 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 Willesley Primary School: 411. Packington Church of England Primary School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashby Willesley Primary School and Packington Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashby Willesley Primary School is 203rd of 1,516 and Packington Church of England Primary School is 1255th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).