Downs View Infant School vs Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downs View Infant School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
429 students
| Measure | Downs View Infant School Ashford, South East | Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #192 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | – | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 429 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| 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.downs-view.kent.sch.uk/ | www.ladyj.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downs View Infant School is a academy school while Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed 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 Downs View Infant School better than Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary 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 Downs View Infant School and Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
How do Downs View Infant School and Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School rank in South East?
Downs View Infant School is unranked and Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is 192nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).