Ashmead Combined School vs Bearbrook Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmead Combined School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
707 students
Bearbrook Combined School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
| Measure | Ashmead Combined School Aylesbury, South East | Bearbrook Combined School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1977 of 2,471 | #2267 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11967 of 15,697 | #13893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 707 | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | 707 | 498 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashmeadschool.org.uk | www.bearbrookschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashmead Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 20.5).
- •Ashmead Combined School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 498.
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 Ashmead Combined School better than Bearbrook Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashmead Combined School ranks higher (31.3 vs 20.5 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 Ashmead Combined School and Bearbrook Combined School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashmead Combined School: 707. Bearbrook Combined School: 498. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashmead Combined School and Bearbrook Combined School rank in South East?
Ashmead Combined School is 1977th of 2,471 and Bearbrook Combined School is 2267th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).