Ashford Hill Primary School vs The Hurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
The Hurst School
Tadley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
| Measure | Ashford Hill Primary School Thatcham, South East | The Hurst School Tadley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 2,471 | #294 of 679 |
| National rank | #942 of 15,697 | #1574 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 130 | 1,021 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 1,021 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thatcham | Tadley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordhillprimary.co.uk | www.thehurst.school/ |
The verdict
- •Ashford Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 58.2).
- •The Hurst School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 130.
- •Ashford Hill Primary School is a academy school while The Hurst 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 The Hurst School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashford Hill Primary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 58.2 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 The Hurst School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Tadley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford Hill Primary School: 130. The Hurst School: 1,021. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford Hill Primary School and The Hurst School rank in South East?
Ashford Hill Primary School is 195th of 2,471 and The Hurst School is 294th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).