Ashfield Junior School vs Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 196 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
166 students
| Measure | Ashfield Junior School Bushey, East of England | Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #361 of 1,872 | #406 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2849 of 15,697 | #3204 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 219 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashfield.herts.sch.uk/ | www.merryhill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 73.8).
- •Ashfield Junior School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 166.
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 Ashfield Junior School better than Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ashfield Junior School ranks higher (75.7 vs 73.8 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 Ashfield Junior School and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?
About 196 m in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Junior School: 219. Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Junior School and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Ashfield Junior School is 361st of 1,872 and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is 406th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).