Ashton Hayes Primary School vs Barrow CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Hayes Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
Barrow CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
48 students
| Measure | Ashton Hayes Primary School Chester, North West | Barrow CofE Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #10231 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 134 | 48 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 48 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 49% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashtonhayes.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.barrowcofeschool.com |
The verdict
- •Ashton Hayes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 17.8).
- •Ashton Hayes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 33%).
- •Ashton Hayes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Ashton Hayes Primary School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 48.
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 Ashton Hayes Primary School better than Barrow CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton Hayes Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 17.8 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 Ashton Hayes Primary School and Barrow CofE Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Hayes Primary School: 134. Barrow CofE Primary School: 48. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Hayes Primary School and Barrow CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Hayes Primary School is 1301st of 2,286 and Barrow CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).