Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School vs Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
429 students
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,538 students
| Measure | Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School Ashford, South East | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 2,471 | #471 of 679 |
| National rank | #914 of 15,697 | #2944 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 429 | 1,538 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 1,538 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ladyj.kent.sch.uk/ | www.towers.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 30.4).
- •Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,538 students compared with 429.
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is a local authority school while Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 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 Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School better than Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 30.4 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 Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School: 429. Towers School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,538. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South East?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is 192nd of 2,471 and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is 471st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).