Ashley Infant School vs Durlston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Infant School
New Milton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
149 students
Durlston School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
262 students
| Measure | Ashley Infant School New Milton, South East | Durlston School New Milton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1553 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #9036 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 149 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | New Milton | New Milton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashley-inf.hants.sch.uk/ | www.durlstonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Durlston School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 149.
- •Ashley Infant School is a local authority school while Durlston School is a independent 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 Infant School better than Durlston School?
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 Infant School and Durlston School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Milton and New Milton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Infant School: 149. Durlston School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Infant School and Durlston School rank in South East?
Ashley Infant School is 1553rd of 2,471 and Durlston School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).