Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School vs Wincheap Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 14 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
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
| Measure | Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School Ashford, South East | Wincheap Foundation Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 2,471 | #1322 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #914 of 15,697 | #7543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 11% |
| 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 | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ladyj.kent.sch.uk/ | www.wincheap.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 52.1).
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 66%).
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 11%).
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 Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 52.1 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 Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School: 429. Wincheap Foundation Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School and Wincheap Foundation Primary School rank in South East?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is 192nd of 2,471 and Wincheap Foundation Primary School is 1322nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).