Ashdon Primary School vs Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdon Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
125 students
| Measure | Ashdon Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England | Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1291 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #10606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 58 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 63% |
| 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 | Saffron Walden | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashdon.essex.sch.uk | www.castlecampsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 18.2).
- •Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 20%).
- •Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 58.
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 Ashdon Primary School better than Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 18.2 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 Ashdon Primary School and Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdon Primary School: 58. Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdon Primary School and Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School rank in East of England?
Ashdon Primary School is unranked and Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is 1291st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).