Ashington CofE Primary School vs Thakeham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashington CofE Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
Thakeham Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Ashington CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East | Thakeham Primary School Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1487 of 2,471 | #910 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8591 of 15,697 | #5045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Pulborough | Pulborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashington.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.thakehamps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thakeham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 47.3).
- •Thakeham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Thakeham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Ashington CofE Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 104.
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 Ashington CofE Primary School better than Thakeham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thakeham Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 47.3 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 Ashington CofE Primary School and Thakeham Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashington CofE Primary School: 190. Thakeham Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashington CofE Primary School and Thakeham Primary School rank in South East?
Ashington CofE Primary School is 1487th of 2,471 and Thakeham Primary School is 910th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).