Challock Primary School vs Downs View Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challock Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Downs View Infant School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
| Measure | Challock Primary School Ashford, South East | Downs View Infant School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #740 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4005 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 212 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | – |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.challockprimaryschool.co.uk | www.downs-view.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Challock Primary School is a local authority school while Downs View Infant School is a academy 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 Challock Primary School better than Downs View Infant 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 Challock Primary School and Downs View Infant School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
How do Challock Primary School and Downs View Infant School rank in South East?
Challock Primary School is 740th of 2,471 and Downs View Infant School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).