Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School vs Wye School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 569 m 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
Wye School
Wye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
557 students
| Measure | Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School Ashford, South East | Wye School Wye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 2,471 | #349 of 679 |
| National rank | #914 of 15,697 | #2019 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 429 | 557 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 557 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.9 |
| town | Ashford | Wye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ladyj.kent.sch.uk/ | www.wyeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 49.0).
- •Wye School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 429.
- •Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is a local authority school while Wye School 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 Wye School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 49.0 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 Wye School?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Wye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School: 429. Wye School: 557. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School and Wye School rank in South East?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is 192nd of 2,471 and Wye School is 349th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).