Ashmead Primary School vs St Stephen's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 175 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
| Measure | Ashmead Primary School London, London | St Stephen's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 1,720 | #1423 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2352 of 15,697 | #10576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 390 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 390 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 15% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk | www.ststephensce.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashmead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 38.1).
- •Ashmead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 50%).
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Ashmead Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 186.
- •Ashmead Primary School is a local authority school while St Stephen's CofE Primary School 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 Ashmead Primary School better than St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashmead Primary School ranks higher (78.6 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 Ashmead Primary School and St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
About 175 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashmead Primary School: 390. St Stephen's CofE Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashmead Primary School and St Stephen's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Ashmead Primary School is 398th of 1,720 and St Stephen's CofE Primary School is 1423rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).