Ashton West End Primary Academy vs Safe Start School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Safe Start School
Tameside · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
27 students
| Measure | Ashton West End Primary Academy Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | Safe Start School Tameside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1647 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #12387 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 432 | 27 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 27 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 4.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashtonwestendprimary.co.uk/ | www.safestarttameside.com |
The verdict
- •Ashton West End Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 2.6).
- •Ashton West End Primary Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 27.
- •Ashton West End Primary Academy is a academy school while Safe Start 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 Ashton West End Primary Academy better than Safe Start School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton West End Primary Academy ranks higher (29.1 vs 2.6 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 West End Primary Academy and Safe Start School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Tameside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton West End Primary Academy: 432. Safe Start School: 27. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton West End Primary Academy and Safe Start School rank in North West?
Ashton West End Primary Academy is 1647th of 2,286 and Safe Start School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).