Ashwell Primary School vs Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 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
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
| Measure | Ashwell Primary School Baldock, East of England | Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 1,872 | #1410 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1557 of 15,697 | #11662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 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 | Baldock | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashwell.herts.sch.uk/ | www.steeplemorden.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 32.9).
- •Ashwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Ashwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
- •Ashwell Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 141.
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 Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashwell Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 32.9 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 Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Baldock and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashwell Primary School: 229. Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashwell Primary School and Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Ashwell Primary School is 204th of 1,872 and Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School is 1410th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).