Ashton Primary School vs Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
194 students
| Measure | Ashton Primary School Preston, North West | Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2086 of 2,286 | #2167 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14806 of 15,697 | #15240 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 194 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Preston | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashton.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.bishopdavidsheppard.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ashton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.0 vs 10.1).
- •Ashton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 42%).
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 Primary School better than Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton Primary School ranks higher (14.0 vs 10.1 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 Ashton Primary School and Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Preston and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Primary School: 194. Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Primary School and Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Primary School is 2086th of 2,286 and Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is 2167th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).