St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford vs The John Wallis Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Ashford · Academy all-through · Ages 0–19
1,650 students
| Measure | St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Ashford, South East | The John Wallis Church of England Academy Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2326 of 2,471 | #472 of 679 |
| National rank | #14304 of 15,697 | #2958 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 0–19 |
| Students | 208 | 1,650 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 1,650 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.9 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk | www.thejohnwallisacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The John Wallis Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 17.9).
- •The John Wallis Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 40%).
- •The John Wallis Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The John Wallis Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 208.
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 St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford better than The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The John Wallis Church of England Academy ranks higher (30.2 vs 17.9 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 St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford and The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford: 208. The John Wallis Church of England Academy: 1,650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford and The John Wallis Church of England Academy rank in South East?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is 2326th of 2,471 and The John Wallis Church of England Academy is 472nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).