Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students
| Measure | Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thetford, East of England | St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #923 of 1,872 | #1298 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7670 of 15,697 | #10680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 109 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashillschool.co.uk | www.carbrookeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 37.7).
- •Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 52%).
- •Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is the larger school with 234 students compared with 109.
- •Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery 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 Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 37.7 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 Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 109. St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery rank in East of England?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 923rd of 1,872 and St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is 1298th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).