Downs View Infant School vs Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 561 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downs View Infant School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,538 students
| Measure | Downs View Infant School Ashford, South East | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #471 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2944 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | – | 1,538 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,538 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downs-view.kent.sch.uk/ | www.towers.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
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 Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
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 Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
How do Downs View Infant School and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South East?
Downs View Infant School is unranked and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is 471st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).