Ashford Hill Primary School vs Burnham Copse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford Hill Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
Burnham Copse Primary School
Tadley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
| Measure | Ashford Hill Primary School Thatcham, South East | Burnham Copse Primary School Tadley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 2,471 | #1677 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #942 of 15,697 | #9940 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 130 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Thatcham | Tadley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordhillprimary.co.uk | www.bcp.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashford Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 40.9).
- •Ashford Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 53%).
- •Ashford Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 6%).
- •Burnham Copse Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 130.
- •Ashford Hill Primary School is a academy school while Burnham Copse Primary School is a local authority 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 Ashford Hill Primary School better than Burnham Copse Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashford Hill Primary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 40.9 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 Hill Primary School and Burnham Copse Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Tadley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford Hill Primary School: 130. Burnham Copse Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford Hill Primary School and Burnham Copse Primary School rank in South East?
Ashford Hill Primary School is 195th of 2,471 and Burnham Copse Primary School is 1677th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).