Ashmead Combined School vs William Harding School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
William Harding School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
798 students
| Measure | Ashmead Combined School Aylesbury, South East | William Harding School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1977 of 2,471 | #1251 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11967 of 15,697 | #7115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 707 | 798 |
| Pupils on roll | 707 | 798 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.williamhardingschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •William Harding School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 31.3).
- •William Harding School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 707.
- •Ashmead Combined School is a academy school while William Harding School is a local authority 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 Ashmead Combined School better than William Harding School?
On the Success Index (England), William Harding School ranks higher (54.0 vs 31.3 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 William Harding School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashmead Combined School: 707. William Harding School: 798. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashmead Combined School and William Harding School rank in South East?
Ashmead Combined School is 1977th of 2,471 and William Harding School is 1251st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).