Ashley Junior School vs Ballard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Junior School
New Milton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
230 students
Ballard School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
456 students
| Measure | Ashley Junior School New Milton, South East | Ballard School New Milton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2056 of 2,471 | #662 of 679 |
| National rank | #12551 of 15,697 | #3982 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 230 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | New Milton | New Milton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashleyjuniorschool.co.uk | www.ballardschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 9.0).
- •Ballard School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 230.
- •Ashley Junior School is a local authority school while Ballard 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 Junior School better than Ballard School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashley Junior School ranks higher (28.3 vs 9.0 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 Junior School and Ballard School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Milton and New Milton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Junior School: 230. Ballard School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Junior School and Ballard School rank in South East?
Ashley Junior School is 2056th of 2,471 and Ballard School is 662nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).