Chilmington Green Primary School vs The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilmington Green Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
297 students
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Chilmington Green Primary School Ashford, South East | The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2023 of 2,471 | #2074 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12348 of 15,697 | #12643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 297 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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.chilmingtongreen.kent.sch.uk | www.john-wesley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chilmington Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.3 vs 27.9).
- •The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 46%).
- •Chilmington Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 297.
- •Chilmington Green Primary School is a academy school while The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary 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 Chilmington Green Primary School better than The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chilmington Green Primary School ranks higher (29.3 vs 27.9 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 Chilmington Green Primary School and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilmington Green Primary School: 297. The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilmington Green Primary School and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Chilmington Green Primary School is 2023rd of 2,471 and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is 2074th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).