East Stour Primary School vs Victoria Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 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
Victoria Road Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | East Stour Primary School Ashford, South East | Victoria Road Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 2,471 | #1935 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6323 of 15,697 | #11625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 385 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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.east-stour.kent.sch.uk/ | victoriaroad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Stour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 33.1).
- •East Stour Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 50%).
- •East Stour Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 210.
- •East Stour Primary School is a academy school while Victoria Road 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 East Stour Primary School better than Victoria Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), East Stour Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 33.1 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 Victoria Road Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Stour Primary School: 385. Victoria Road Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Stour Primary School and Victoria Road Primary School rank in South East?
East Stour Primary School is 1120th of 2,471 and Victoria Road Primary School is 1935th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).