St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford vs The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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 Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Ashford, South East | The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2326 of 2,471 | #2074 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14304 of 15,697 | #12643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.st-simon.kent.sch.uk | www.john-wesley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.9 vs 17.9).
- •The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 40%).
- •The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 208.
- •St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is a academy school while The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford better than The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (27.9 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 Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.4 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 Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is 2326th of 2,471 and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is 2074th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).