Ashley Church of England Primary School vs Bell Farm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Walton-on-Thames · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
574 students
Bell Farm Primary School
Walton-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
649 students
| Measure | Ashley Church of England Primary School Walton-on-Thames, South East | Bell Farm Primary School Walton-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #941 of 2,471 | #636 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5249 of 15,697 | #3477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 574 | 649 |
| Pupils on roll | 574 | 649 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 23% |
| 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 | Walton-on-Thames | Walton-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashleyschool.org.uk/ | www.bell-farm.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bell Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 62.9).
- •Bell Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Bell Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 11%).
- •Bell Farm Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 574.
- •Ashley Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Bell Farm Primary School is a local authority 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 Ashley Church of England Primary School better than Bell Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bell Farm Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 62.9 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 Ashley Church of England Primary School and Bell Farm Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Walton-on-Thames and Walton-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Church of England Primary School: 574. Bell Farm Primary School: 649. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Church of England Primary School and Bell Farm Primary School rank in South East?
Ashley Church of England Primary School is 941st of 2,471 and Bell Farm Primary School is 636th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).