Great Chart Primary School vs St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Chart Primary School
ASHFORD · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
| Measure | Great Chart Primary School ASHFORD, South East | St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #491 of 2,471 | #2326 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2631 of 15,697 | #14304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 424 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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.great-chart.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Chart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 17.9).
- •Great Chart Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 40%).
- •Great Chart Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Great Chart Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 208.
- •Great Chart Primary School is a local authority school while St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is a academy 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 Great Chart Primary School better than St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
On the Success Index (England), Great Chart Primary School ranks higher (77.1 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 Great Chart Primary School and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between ASHFORD and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Chart Primary School: 424. St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Chart Primary School and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford rank in South East?
Great Chart Primary School is 491st 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).