Ashton CofE Primary School vs Hemswell Cliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 141 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton CofE Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
Hemswell Cliff Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
36 students
| Measure | Ashton CofE Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Hemswell Cliff Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 35 | 36 |
| Pupils on roll | 35 | 36 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 63.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 34.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 17% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Northampton | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashtonceprimary.org.uk | www.hemswellcliff.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.6 vs 3.6).
- •Ashton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 17%).
- •Hemswell Cliff Primary School is the larger school with 36 students compared with 35.
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 Ashton CofE Primary School better than Hemswell Cliff Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton CofE Primary School ranks higher (12.6 vs 3.6 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 Ashton CofE Primary School and Hemswell Cliff Primary School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton CofE Primary School: 35. Hemswell Cliff Primary School: 36. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton CofE Primary School and Hemswell Cliff Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashton CofE Primary School is unranked and Hemswell Cliff Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).