Ashton Sixth Form College vs Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 813 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Ashton Sixth Form College Ashton-Under-Lyne, North West | Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2147 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #15137 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 0 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | 34.5 | – |
| town | Ashton-Under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.asfc.ac.uk | www.hurstknollschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton Sixth Form College is a academy school while Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Ashton Sixth Form College better than Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary 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 Ashton Sixth Form College and Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Ashton-Under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Sixth Form College: 0. Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Sixth Form College and Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Sixth Form College is unranked and Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is 2147th of 2,286 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).