Ashley Church of England Primary School vs Minster in Sheppey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 85 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
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
572 students
| Measure | Ashley Church of England Primary School Walton-on-Thames, South East | Minster in Sheppey Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #941 of 2,471 | #420 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5249 of 15,697 | #2235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 574 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 574 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Walton-on-Thames | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashleyschool.org.uk/ | www.minster-sheppey.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 62.9).
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 64%).
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Ashley Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 572.
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 Minster in Sheppey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Minster in Sheppey Primary School ranks higher (79.4 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 Minster in Sheppey Primary School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Walton-on-Thames and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Church of England Primary School: 574. Minster in Sheppey Primary School: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Church of England Primary School and Minster in Sheppey Primary School rank in South East?
Ashley Church of England Primary School is 941st of 2,471 and Minster in Sheppey Primary School is 420th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).