Shirley Infant School vs West Ashtead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Ashtead · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
266 students
| Measure | Shirley Infant School Southampton, South East | West Ashtead Primary Academy Ashtead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 2,471 | #1001 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1529 of 15,697 | #5582 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 266 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Southampton | Ashtead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shirleyinfantschool.org.uk | www.west-ashtead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shirley Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 61.4).
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 Shirley Infant School better than West Ashtead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shirley Infant School ranks higher (84.3 vs 61.4 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 Shirley Infant School and West Ashtead Primary Academy?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Ashtead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirley Infant School: 266. West Ashtead Primary Academy: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirley Infant School and West Ashtead Primary Academy rank in South East?
Shirley Infant School is 309th of 2,471 and West Ashtead Primary Academy is 1001st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).