Ashford School vs Downs View Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford School
Ashford · Independent all-through · Ages 0–20
936 students
Downs View Infant School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
| Measure | Ashford School Ashford, South East | Downs View Infant School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #338 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1934 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–20 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 936 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.3 | – |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordschool.co.uk | www.downs-view.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashford School is a independent school while Downs View Infant School 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 School better than Downs View Infant 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 School and Downs View Infant School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
How do Ashford School and Downs View Infant School rank in South East?
Ashford School is 338th of 679 and Downs View Infant School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).