East Stour Primary School vs The North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Stour Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
The North School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,237 students
| Measure | East Stour Primary School Ashford, South East | The North School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 2,471 | #431 of 679 |
| National rank | #6323 of 15,697 | #2719 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 385 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.3 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.east-stour.kent.sch.uk/ | www.thenorthschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Stour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 34.6).
- •The North School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 385.
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 East Stour Primary School better than The North School?
On the Success Index (England), East Stour Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 34.6 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 East Stour Primary School and The North School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Stour Primary School: 385. The North School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Stour Primary School and The North School rank in South East?
East Stour Primary School is 1120th of 2,471 and The North School is 431st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).