East Stour Primary School vs Willesborough Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
Willesborough Infant School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
333 students
| Measure | East Stour Primary School Ashford, South East | Willesborough Infant School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 2,471 | #726 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6323 of 15,697 | #3928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 385 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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/ | www.willesborough-infant.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willesborough Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 57.7).
- •East Stour Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 333.
- •East Stour Primary School is a academy school while Willesborough Infant 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 Willesborough Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Willesborough Infant School ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.7 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 Willesborough Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Stour Primary School: 385. Willesborough Infant School: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Stour Primary School and Willesborough Infant School rank in South East?
East Stour Primary School is 1120th of 2,471 and Willesborough Infant School is 726th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).