Ash Church of England Primary School vs Castle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Church of England Primary School
Martock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
129 students
Castle Primary School
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
| Measure | Ash Church of England Primary School Martock, South West | Castle Primary School Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 1,695 | #1276 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1612 of 15,697 | #11647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 129 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 8% |
| 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 | Martock | Stoke-Sub-Hamdon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashprimaryschool.co.uk | www.castleprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Ash Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 32.9).
- •Ash Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 50%).
- •Ash Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 8%).
- •Castle Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 129.
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 Ash Church of England Primary School better than Castle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ash Church of England Primary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 32.9 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 Ash Church of England Primary School and Castle Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Martock and Stoke-Sub-Hamdon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Church of England Primary School: 129. Castle Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Church of England Primary School and Castle Primary School rank in South West?
Ash Church of England Primary School is 156th of 1,695 and Castle Primary School is 1276th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).