Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery 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.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
261 students
| Measure | Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thetford, East of England | Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #923 of 1,872 | #1111 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7670 of 15,697 | #9225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 109 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.wattonwestfieldandjunior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 44.3).
- •Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 109.
- •Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery 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 Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 44.3 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 Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School?
About 4.6 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. Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 923rd of 1,872 and Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School is 1111th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).