Furley Park Primary Academy vs St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furley Park Primary Academy
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
504 students
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
| Measure | Furley Park Primary Academy Ashford, South East | St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #945 of 2,471 | #2326 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5269 of 15,697 | #14304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 504 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 504 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 0% |
| 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.furleypark.org.uk/ | www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Furley Park Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 17.9).
- •Furley Park Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 40%).
- •Furley Park Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Furley Park Primary Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 208.
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 Furley Park Primary Academy better than St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
On the Success Index (England), Furley Park Primary Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 17.9 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 Furley Park Primary Academy and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furley Park Primary Academy: 504. St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furley Park Primary Academy and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford rank in South East?
Furley Park Primary Academy is 945th of 2,471 and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is 2326th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).