Ashfold School vs Grendon Underwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfold School
Aylesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
226 students
Grendon Underwood School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
188 students
| Measure | Ashfold School Aylesbury, South East | Grendon Underwood School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #737 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 226 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 188 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 64.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfoldschool.co.uk | gucs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashfold School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 188.
- •Ashfold School is a independent school while Grendon Underwood 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 Ashfold School better than Grendon Underwood 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 Ashfold School and Grendon Underwood School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfold School: 226. Grendon Underwood School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfold School and Grendon Underwood School rank in South East?
Ashfold School is unranked and Grendon Underwood School is 737th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).