Ashby Willesley Primary School vs Witham St Hughs Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 71 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
Witham St Hughs Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Ashby Willesley Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands | Witham St Hughs Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,516 | #142 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2939 of 15,697 | #2121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 411 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbywillesley.org.uk | www.withamsthughsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Witham St Hughs Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 75.2).
- •Ashby Willesley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 83%).
- •Witham St Hughs Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
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 Witham St Hughs Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Witham St Hughs Academy ranks higher (80.3 vs 75.2 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 Ashby Willesley Primary School and Witham St Hughs Academy?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashby Willesley Primary School: 411. Witham St Hughs Academy: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashby Willesley Primary School and Witham St Hughs Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ashby Willesley Primary School is 203rd of 1,516 and Witham St Hughs Academy is 142nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).