Ashford CofE Primary School vs St James Senior Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 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
St James Senior Boys' School
Ashford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
244 students
| Measure | Ashford CofE Primary School Ashford, South East | St James Senior Boys' School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 2,471 | #118 of 679 |
| National rank | #10470 of 15,697 | #426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 378 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashford-primary.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorboys |
The verdict
- •St James Senior Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 38.4).
- •Ashford CofE Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 244.
- •Ashford CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St James Senior Boys' School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ashford CofE Primary School is co-educational and St James Senior Boys' School is boys.
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 St James Senior Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Senior Boys' School ranks higher (85.4 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 St James Senior Boys' School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford CofE Primary School: 378. St James Senior Boys' School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford CofE Primary School and St James Senior Boys' School rank in South East?
Ashford CofE Primary School is 1752nd of 2,471 and St James Senior Boys' School is 118th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).