Ashton Hayes Primary School vs Horn's Mill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.9 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
Horn's Mill Primary School
Frodsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Ashton Hayes Primary School Chester, North West | Horn's Mill Primary School Frodsham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,286 | #634 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10231 of 15,697 | #5358 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 134 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 16% |
| 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 | Frodsham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashtonhayes.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.hornsmill.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horn's Mill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 39.6).
- •Horn's Mill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 44%).
- •Horn's Mill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 6%).
- •Horn's Mill Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 134.
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 Horn's Mill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horn's Mill Primary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 39.6 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 Horn's Mill Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Frodsham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Hayes Primary School: 134. Horn's Mill Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Hayes Primary School and Horn's Mill Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Hayes Primary School is 1301st of 2,286 and Horn's Mill Primary School is 634th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).