Ashfield Junior School vs St Margaret's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 350 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
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students
| Measure | Ashfield Junior School Bushey, East of England | St Margaret's School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #361 of 1,872 | #54 of 460 |
| National rank | #2849 of 15,697 | #358 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 219 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.2 |
| town | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashfield.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 75.7).
- •St Margaret's School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 219.
- •Ashfield Junior School is a local authority school while St Margaret's School is a independent 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 Ashfield Junior School better than St Margaret's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (87.1 vs 75.7 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 St Margaret's School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Junior School: 219. St Margaret's School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Junior School and St Margaret's School rank in East of England?
Ashfield Junior School is 361st of 1,872 and St Margaret's School is 54th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).