Ascot Road Primary School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 653 m 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
Willow Tree Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Ascot Road Primary School Watford, East of England | Willow Tree Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #427 of 1,872 | #1404 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3355 of 15,697 | #11578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 391 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ascotroad.herts.sch.uk/ | www.willowtree.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ascot Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 33.3).
- •Ascot Road Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 185.
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 Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ascot Road Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 33.3 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 Ascot Road Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ascot Road Primary School: 391. Willow Tree Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ascot Road Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in East of England?
Ascot Road Primary School is 427th of 1,872 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1404th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).