Ashchurch Primary School vs The Prince of Wales School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 146 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashchurch Primary School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
The Prince of Wales School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
156 students
| Measure | Ashchurch Primary School Tewkesbury, South West | The Prince of Wales School Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #377 of 1,695 | #215 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3816 of 15,697 | #2140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 156 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Tewkesbury | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashchurchprimary.co.uk/ | www.princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Prince of Wales School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 70.5).
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 Ashchurch Primary School better than The Prince of Wales School?
On the Success Index (England), The Prince of Wales School ranks higher (80.1 vs 70.5 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 Ashchurch Primary School and The Prince of Wales School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Tewkesbury and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashchurch Primary School: 156. The Prince of Wales School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashchurch Primary School and The Prince of Wales School rank in South West?
Ashchurch Primary School is 377th of 1,695 and The Prince of Wales School is 215th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).