Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Locks Heath Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 153 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
Locks Heath Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
418 students
| Measure | Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | Locks Heath Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2039 of 2,471 | #942 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12493 of 15,697 | #5257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-ashford.kent.sch.uk/ | www.locksheathjunior.com/ |
The verdict
- •Locks Heath Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 28.6).
- •Locks Heath Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 56%).
- •Locks Heath Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
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 Locks Heath Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Locks Heath Junior School ranks higher (62.9 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 Locks Heath Junior School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 418. Locks Heath Junior School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Locks Heath Junior School rank in South East?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2039th of 2,471 and Locks Heath Junior School is 942nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).