Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham vs Cotton End Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 118 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Wymondham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
Cotton End Forest School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
| Measure | Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Wymondham, East of England | Cotton End Forest School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,872 | #796 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #824 of 15,697 | #6643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 434 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 69% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 0% |
| 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 | Wymondham | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashleighprimary.com | www.cottonendforestschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 56.2).
- •Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 77%).
- •Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
- •Cotton End Forest School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 434.
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 Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham better than Cotton End Forest School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham ranks higher (89.8 vs 56.2 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 Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham and Cotton End Forest School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Wymondham and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham: 434. Cotton End Forest School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham and Cotton End Forest School rank in East of England?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is 109th of 1,872 and Cotton End Forest School is 796th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).