Shawfield Primary School vs Walsh CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shawfield Primary School
Ash · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
196 students
Walsh CofE Junior School
Ash · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
| Measure | Shawfield Primary School Ash, South East | Walsh CofE Junior School Ash, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1741 of 2,471 | #2434 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10405 of 15,697 | #15266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 196 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Ash | Ash |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shawfield.surrey.sch.uk | www.walshschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shawfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 9.9).
- •Shawfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 25%).
- •Shawfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Walsh CofE Junior School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 196.
- •Shawfield Primary School is a local authority school while Walsh CofE Junior 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 Shawfield Primary School better than Walsh CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Shawfield Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 9.9 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 Shawfield Primary School and Walsh CofE Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ash and Ash in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shawfield Primary School: 196. Walsh CofE Junior School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shawfield Primary School and Walsh CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Shawfield Primary School is 1741st of 2,471 and Walsh CofE Junior School is 2434th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).