Finberry Primary School vs The John Wallis Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finberry Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
418 students
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Ashford · Academy all-through · Ages 0–19
1,650 students
| Measure | Finberry Primary School Ashford, South East | The John Wallis Church of England Academy Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #648 of 2,471 | #472 of 679 |
| National rank | #3529 of 15,697 | #2958 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–19 |
| Students | 418 | 1,650 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,650 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.9 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.finberryprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.thejohnwallisacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Finberry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 30.2).
- •Finberry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •Finberry Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •The John Wallis Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 418.
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 Finberry Primary School better than The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Finberry Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 30.2 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 Finberry Primary School and The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finberry Primary School: 418. The John Wallis Church of England Academy: 1,650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finberry Primary School and The John Wallis Church of England Academy rank in South East?
Finberry Primary School is 648th of 2,471 and The John Wallis Church of England Academy is 472nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).