East Stour Primary School vs Willesborough Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 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 Junior School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
478 students
| Measure | East Stour Primary School Ashford, South East | Willesborough Junior School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 2,471 | #842 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6323 of 15,697 | #4651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 385 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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-js.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willesborough Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 57.7).
- •East Stour Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Willesborough Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Willesborough Junior School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 385.
- •East Stour Primary School is a academy school while Willesborough Junior 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Willesborough Junior School ranks higher (66.1 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 Junior School?
About 1.6 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 Junior School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Stour Primary School and Willesborough Junior School rank in South East?
East Stour Primary School is 1120th of 2,471 and Willesborough Junior School is 842nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).