Clarendon Primary School vs The Echelford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
The Echelford Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
612 students
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Ashford, South East | The Echelford Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1265 of 2,471 | #628 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7234 of 15,697 | #3434 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 254 | 612 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 612 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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.clarendon.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.echelfordprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Echelford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 53.4).
- •The Echelford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 66%).
- •The Echelford Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 254.
- •Clarendon Primary School is a local authority school while The Echelford Primary 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 Clarendon Primary School better than The Echelford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Echelford Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 53.4 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 Clarendon Primary School and The Echelford Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarendon Primary School: 254. The Echelford Primary School: 612. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarendon Primary School and The Echelford Primary School rank in South East?
Clarendon Primary School is 1265th of 2,471 and The Echelford Primary School is 628th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).