Ashburton Primary School vs Wyke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 118 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Wyke Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Ashburton Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Wyke Primary School Gillingham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,695 | #645 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7838 of 15,697 | #6108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 6% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Gillingham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashburton-primary.devon.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Wyke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 50.6).
- •Wyke Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 59%).
- •Ashburton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
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 Ashburton Primary School better than Wyke Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wyke Primary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 50.6 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 Ashburton Primary School and Wyke Primary School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Gillingham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashburton Primary School: 161. Wyke Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashburton Primary School and Wyke Primary School rank in South West?
Ashburton Primary School is 844th of 1,695 and Wyke Primary School is 645th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).