Kennington Church of England Academy vs Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennington Church of England Academy
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
429 students
| Measure | Kennington Church of England Academy Ashford, South East | Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1611 of 2,471 | #192 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9424 of 15,697 | #914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 355 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 30% |
| 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.kennington.school | www.ladyj.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 43.4).
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 5%).
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 355.
- •Kennington Church of England Academy is a academy school while Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary 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 Kennington Church of England Academy better than Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 43.4 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 Kennington Church of England Academy and Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kennington Church of England Academy: 355. Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kennington Church of England Academy and Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School rank in South East?
Kennington Church of England Academy is 1611th of 2,471 and Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is 192nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).