Ashford Oaks Community Primary School vs St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 348 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
| Measure | Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Ashford, South East | St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2375 of 2,471 | #2326 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14751 of 15,697 | #14304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 443 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.9 vs 14.5).
- •St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 34%).
- •Ashford Oaks Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 208.
- •Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is a academy 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 Oaks Community Primary School better than St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
On the Success Index (England), St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford ranks higher (17.9 vs 14.5 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 Oaks Community Primary School and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School: 443. St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford Oaks Community Primary School and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford rank in South East?
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is 2375th of 2,471 and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is 2326th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).