Mersham Primary School vs Smeeth Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mersham Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Smeeth Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
| Measure | Mersham Primary School Ashford, South East | Smeeth Community Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1955 of 2,471 | #1378 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11817 of 15,697 | #7925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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.mersham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.smeeth.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Smeeth Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 32.1).
- •Smeeth Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 52%).
- •Smeeth Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Mersham Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 120.
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 Mersham Primary School better than Smeeth Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Smeeth Community Primary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 32.1 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 Mersham Primary School and Smeeth Community Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersham Primary School: 140. Smeeth Community Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersham Primary School and Smeeth Community Primary School rank in South East?
Mersham Primary School is 1955th of 2,471 and Smeeth Community Primary School is 1378th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).