Ashtree Primary Academy vs Benington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashtree Primary Academy
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
Benington Church of England Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Ashtree Primary Academy Stevenage, East of England | Benington Church of England Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,872 | #315 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10555 of 15,697 | #2448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 43.5% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashtree.futureacademies.org/ | www.benington.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Benington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 38.1).
- •Ashtree Primary Academy is the larger school with 209 students compared with 94.
- •Ashtree Primary Academy is a academy school while Benington Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Ashtree Primary Academy better than Benington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Benington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 38.1 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 Ashtree Primary Academy and Benington Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashtree Primary Academy: 209. Benington Church of England Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashtree Primary Academy and Benington Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Ashtree Primary Academy is 1284th of 1,872 and Benington Church of England Primary School is 315th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).