Ashdown Primary School vs Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 633 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdown Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Crowborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Ashdown Primary School Crowborough, South East | Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 2,471 | #2085 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6570 of 15,697 | #12730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 407 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Crowborough | Crowborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashdown.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.fermorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 27.4).
- •Ashdown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 40%).
- •Ashdown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Ashdown Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 403.
- •Ashdown Primary School is a local authority school while Sir Henry Fermor Church of England 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 Ashdown Primary School better than Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashdown Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 27.4 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 Ashdown Primary School and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Crowborough and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdown Primary School: 407. Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdown Primary School and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Ashdown Primary School is 1173rd of 2,471 and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School is 2085th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).