Ashford Hill Primary School vs Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.2 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
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Ashford Hill Primary School Thatcham, South East | Kingsclere Church of England Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 2,471 | #1223 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #942 of 15,697 | #6922 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 130 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 9% |
| 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 | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordhillprimary.co.uk | www.kingsclereprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ashford Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 54.9).
- •Ashford Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 64%).
- •Ashford Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 9%).
- •Kingsclere Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 130.
- •Ashford Hill Primary School is a academy school while Kingsclere Church of England 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 Kingsclere Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashford Hill Primary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 54.9 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 Kingsclere Church of England Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford Hill Primary School: 130. Kingsclere Church of England Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford Hill Primary School and Kingsclere Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Ashford Hill Primary School is 195th of 2,471 and Kingsclere Church of England Primary School is 1223rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).