Meadhurst Primary School vs The Echelford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadhurst Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
The Echelford Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
612 students
| Measure | Meadhurst Primary School Ashford, South East | The Echelford Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2165 of 2,471 | #628 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13200 of 15,697 | #3434 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 470 | 612 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 612 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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.meadhurst.org/ | www.echelfordprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Echelford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 24.9).
- •The Echelford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 47%).
- •The Echelford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •The Echelford Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 470.
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 Meadhurst Primary School better than The Echelford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Echelford Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 24.9 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 Meadhurst Primary School and The Echelford Primary School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadhurst Primary School: 470. The Echelford Primary School: 612. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadhurst Primary School and The Echelford Primary School rank in South East?
Meadhurst Primary School is 2165th of 2,471 and The Echelford Primary School is 628th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).