Ashdene Primary School vs Wilmslow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Wilmslow High School
Wilmslow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,227 students
| Measure | Ashdene Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Wilmslow High School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 2,286 | #94 of 536 |
| National rank | #88 of 15,697 | #831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 422 | 2,227 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 2,227 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashdene.cheshire.sch.uk | www.wilmslowhigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ashdene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 74.2).
- •Wilmslow High School is the larger school with 2,227 students compared with 422.
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 Wilmslow High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashdene Primary School ranks higher (98.2 vs 74.2 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 Wilmslow High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdene Primary School: 422. Wilmslow High School: 2,227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdene Primary School and Wilmslow High School rank in North West?
Ashdene Primary School is 8th of 2,286 and Wilmslow High School is 94th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).