Clarendon Primary School vs Thurnham Church of England Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 74 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
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
254 students
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Ashford, South East | Thurnham Church of England Infant School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1265 of 2,471 | #79 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7234 of 15,697 | #337 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 254 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.clarendon.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.thurnham-infant.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thurnham Church of England Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 53.4).
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 Thurnham Church of England Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurnham Church of England Infant School ranks higher (94.9 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 Thurnham Church of England Infant School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarendon Primary School: 254. Thurnham Church of England Infant School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarendon Primary School and Thurnham Church of England Infant School rank in South East?
Clarendon Primary School is 1265th of 2,471 and Thurnham Church of England Infant School is 79th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).