Ashford CofE Primary School vs Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford CofE Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
379 students
| Measure | Ashford CofE Primary School Ashford, South East | Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Heathfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 2,471 | #1091 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10470 of 15,697 | #6149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 378 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | Heathfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashford-primary.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.crossinhandschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 38.4).
- •Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 48%).
- •Ashford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
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 Ashford CofE Primary School better than Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 38.4 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 Ashford CofE Primary School and Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Heathfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford CofE Primary School: 378. Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford CofE Primary School and Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Ashford CofE Primary School is 1752nd of 2,471 and Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is 1091st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).