Ashcombe Primary School vs Haywood Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashcombe Primary School
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
627 students
Haywood Village Academy
North Somerset · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Ashcombe Primary School Weston-super-Mare, South West | Haywood Village Academy North Somerset, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1362 of 1,695 | #574 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12362 of 15,697 | #5519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 627 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 7% |
| 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 | Weston-super-Mare | North Somerset |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashcombeprimary.co.uk | www.haywoodvillageacademy.clf.uk |
The verdict
- •Haywood Village Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 29.2).
- •Haywood Village Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Haywood Village Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •Ashcombe Primary School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 450.
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 Ashcombe Primary School better than Haywood Village Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Haywood Village Academy ranks higher (61.6 vs 29.2 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 Ashcombe Primary School and Haywood Village Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashcombe Primary School: 627. Haywood Village Academy: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashcombe Primary School and Haywood Village Academy rank in South West?
Ashcombe Primary School is 1362nd of 1,695 and Haywood Village Academy is 574th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).