Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Reffley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
104 students
Reffley Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | Reffley Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #821 of 1,872 | #540 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6809 of 15,697 | #4443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 74.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashwickenschool.co.uk | www.reffley.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Reffley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 55.4).
- •Reffley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •Reffley Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Reffley Academy is the larger school with 322 students compared with 104.
- •Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Reffley Academy 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 Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Reffley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Reffley Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 55.4 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 Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Reffley Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 104. Reffley Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Reffley Academy rank in East of England?
Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 821st of 1,872 and Reffley Academy is 540th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).