New Ash Green Primary School vs Pembury School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Ash Green Primary School
Longfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Pembury School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | New Ash Green Primary School Longfield, South East | Pembury School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1892 of 2,471 | #1227 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11351 of 15,697 | #6937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Longfield | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.new-ash.kent.sch.uk | www.pembury.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pembury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 34.4).
- •Pembury School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •New Ash Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
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 New Ash Green Primary School better than Pembury School?
On the Success Index (England), Pembury School ranks higher (54.8 vs 34.4 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 New Ash Green Primary School and Pembury School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Ash Green Primary School: 400. Pembury School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Ash Green Primary School and Pembury School rank in South East?
New Ash Green Primary School is 1892nd of 2,471 and Pembury School is 1227th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).