Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Godinton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Godinton Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | Godinton Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2039 of 2,471 | #1167 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12493 of 15,697 | #6553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| 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.st-marys-ashford.kent.sch.uk/ | www.godinton.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Godinton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 28.6).
- •Godinton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Godinton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 417.
- •Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Godinton Primary 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, St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Godinton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Godinton Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 28.6 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, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Godinton Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 418. Godinton Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Godinton Primary School rank in South East?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2039th of 2,471 and Godinton Primary School is 1167th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).