Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Highworth Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 280 m 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
Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,553 students
| Measure | Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | Highworth Grammar School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2039 of 2,471 | #36 of 679 |
| National rank | #12493 of 15,697 | #120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 418 | 1,553 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,553 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 70.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-ashford.kent.sch.uk/ | www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highworth Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 28.6).
- •Highworth Grammar School is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 418.
- •Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Highworth Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Highworth Grammar School is girls.
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 Highworth Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Highworth Grammar School ranks higher (94.7 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 Highworth Grammar School?
About 280 m 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. Highworth Grammar School: 1,553. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Highworth Grammar School rank in South East?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2039th of 2,471 and Highworth Grammar School is 36th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).