Ashwell Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwell Primary School
Baldock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
297 students
| Measure | Ashwell Primary School Baldock, East of England | St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 1,872 | #741 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1557 of 15,697 | #6212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 229 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| 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 | Baldock | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashwell.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 58.3).
- •St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold is the larger school with 297 students compared with 229.
- •Ashwell Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold 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 Ashwell Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold?
On the Success Index (England), Ashwell Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 58.3 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 Ashwell Primary School and St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Baldock and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashwell Primary School: 229. St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashwell Primary School and St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold rank in East of England?
Ashwell Primary School is 204th of 1,872 and St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold is 741st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).