Aldington Primary School vs Kennet Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 143 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
Kennet Valley Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Aldington Primary School Ashford, South East | Kennet Valley Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1233 of 2,471 | #1596 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7010 of 15,697 | #9341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 3% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldington.kent.sch.uk/ | www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aldington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 43.7).
- •Kennet Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Aldington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
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 Kennet Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aldington Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 43.7 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 Kennet Valley Primary School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldington Primary School: 198. Kennet Valley Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldington Primary School and Kennet Valley Primary School rank in South East?
Aldington Primary School is 1233rd of 2,471 and Kennet Valley Primary School is 1596th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).