Ascot Road Primary School vs Shaw Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Road Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Shaw Primary Academy
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
| Measure | Ascot Road Primary School Watford, East of England | Shaw Primary Academy South Ockendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #427 of 1,872 | #437 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3355 of 15,697 | #3516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 391 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 11% |
| 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 | Watford | South Ockendon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ascotroad.herts.sch.uk/ | www.shawprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.9 vs 72.1).
- •Shaw Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 75%).
- •Ascot Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
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 Ascot Road Primary School better than Shaw Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ascot Road Primary School and Shaw Primary Academy?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Watford and South Ockendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ascot Road Primary School: 391. Shaw Primary Academy: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ascot Road Primary School and Shaw Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Ascot Road Primary School is 427th of 1,872 and Shaw Primary Academy is 437th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).