Ashdene Primary School vs Gorsey Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdene Primary School
Wilmslow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Gorsey Bank Primary School
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Ashdene Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Gorsey Bank Primary School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #8 of 2,286 | #51 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #88 of 15,697 | #390 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 422 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | 17% |
| 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 | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashdene.cheshire.sch.uk | gorseybank.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashdene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 94.1).
- •Ashdene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 88%).
- •Ashdene Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (38% vs 17%).
- •Ashdene Primary School is a local authority school while Gorsey Bank 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 Ashdene Primary School better than Gorsey Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashdene Primary School ranks higher (98.2 vs 94.1 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 Ashdene Primary School and Gorsey Bank Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdene Primary School: 422. Gorsey Bank Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdene Primary School and Gorsey Bank Primary School rank in North West?
Ashdene Primary School is 8th of 2,286 and Gorsey Bank Primary School is 51st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).