Ashdene Primary School vs Wilmslow Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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 Preparatory School
Wilmslow · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
| Measure | Ashdene Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Wilmslow Preparatory School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #8 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #88 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 422 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| 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 | www.wilmslowprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashdene Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 118.
- •Ashdene Primary School is a local authority school while Wilmslow Preparatory School is a independent 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 Wilmslow Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashdene Primary School and Wilmslow Preparatory School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdene Primary School: 422. Wilmslow Preparatory School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdene Primary School and Wilmslow Preparatory School rank in North West?
Ashdene Primary School is 8th of 2,286 and Wilmslow Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).