Ashurst Wood Primary School vs Michael Hall 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.
Ashurst Wood Primary School
East Grinstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Michael Hall School
Forest Row · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
384 students
| Measure | Ashurst Wood Primary School East Grinstead, South East | Michael Hall School Forest Row, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #413 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2592 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | – | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 384 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 65.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | East Grinstead | Forest Row |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashurstwoodprimary.co.uk | www.michaelhall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashurst Wood Primary School is a academy school while Michael Hall 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 Ashurst Wood Primary School better than Michael Hall 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 Ashurst Wood Primary School and Michael Hall School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between East Grinstead and Forest Row in South East.
How do Ashurst Wood Primary School and Michael Hall School rank in South East?
Ashurst Wood Primary School is unranked and Michael Hall School is 413th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).