Ashford Hill Primary School vs Cheam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.6 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
Cheam School
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
321 students
| Measure | Ashford Hill Primary School Thatcham, South East | Cheam School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #195 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #942 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 130 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| 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 | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordhillprimary.co.uk | www.cheamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheam School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 130.
- •Ashford Hill Primary School is a academy school while Cheam School is a independent 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 Cheam 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 Ashford Hill Primary School and Cheam School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford Hill Primary School: 130. Cheam School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford Hill Primary School and Cheam School rank in South East?
Ashford Hill Primary School is 195th of 2,471 and Cheam School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).