Aldington Primary School vs Finberry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldington Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Finberry Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
418 students
| Measure | Aldington Primary School Ashford, South East | Finberry Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1233 of 2,471 | #648 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7010 of 15,697 | #3529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 198 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 12% |
| 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldington.kent.sch.uk/ | www.finberryprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Finberry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 54.4).
- •Finberry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 58%).
- •Finberry Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 198.
- •Aldington Primary School is a local authority school while Finberry Primary School is a academy 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 Aldington Primary School better than Finberry Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finberry Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 54.4 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 Aldington Primary School and Finberry Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldington Primary School: 198. Finberry Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldington Primary School and Finberry Primary School rank in South East?
Aldington Primary School is 1233rd of 2,471 and Finberry Primary School is 648th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).