Ashdon Primary School vs Linton Heights Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 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
Linton Heights Junior School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
| Measure | Ashdon Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England | Linton Heights Junior School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #698 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 58 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.lintonheightsjunior.org |
The verdict
- •Linton Heights Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 18.2).
- •Linton Heights Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 20%).
- •Linton Heights Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Linton Heights Junior School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 58.
- •Ashdon Primary School is a local authority school while Linton Heights Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Linton Heights Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Linton Heights Junior School ranks higher (60.5 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 Linton Heights Junior School?
About 5.1 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. Linton Heights Junior School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdon Primary School and Linton Heights Junior School rank in East of England?
Ashdon Primary School is unranked and Linton Heights Junior School is 698th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).