The North School vs Willesborough Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The North School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,237 students
Willesborough Junior School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
478 students
| Measure | The North School Ashford, South East | Willesborough Junior School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 679 | #842 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2719 of 4,090 | #4651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,237 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,237 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | – |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thenorthschool.org.uk/ | www.willesborough-js.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willesborough Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 34.6).
- •The North School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 478.
- •The North School is a academy school while Willesborough Junior 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 The North School better than Willesborough Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Willesborough Junior School ranks higher (66.1 vs 34.6 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 The North School and Willesborough Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The North School: 1,237. Willesborough Junior School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The North School and Willesborough Junior School rank in South East?
The North School is 431st of 679 and Willesborough Junior School is 842nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).