Ashley Church of England Primary School vs Heathside Walton-on-Thames
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
| Measure | Ashley Church of England Primary School Walton-on-Thames, South East | Heathside Walton-on-Thames Walton-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #941 of 2,471 | #255 of 679 |
| National rank | #5249 of 15,697 | #1310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 574 | 661 |
| Pupils on roll | 574 | 661 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 73.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.heathsidewalton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.9 vs 63.7).
- •Heathside Walton-on-Thames is the larger school with 661 students compared with 574.
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 Heathside Walton-on-Thames?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashley Church of England Primary School and Heathside Walton-on-Thames?
About 1.6 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. Heathside Walton-on-Thames: 661. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Church of England Primary School and Heathside Walton-on-Thames rank in South East?
Ashley Church of England Primary School is 941st of 2,471 and Heathside Walton-on-Thames is 255th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).