Ashcroft Infants' School vs Flax Hill Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 402 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashcroft Infants' School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | Ashcroft Infants' School Tamworth, West Midlands | Flax Hill Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,690 | #763 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #712 of 15,697 | #7598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 133 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.2% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ashcroftinfantandnursery.co.uk | www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashcroft Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 51.8).
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 133.
- •Ashcroft Infants' School is a local authority school while Flax Hill Junior Academy is a academy 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 Ashcroft Infants' School better than Flax Hill Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ashcroft Infants' School ranks higher (90.7 vs 51.8 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 Ashcroft Infants' School and Flax Hill Junior Academy?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashcroft Infants' School: 133. Flax Hill Junior Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashcroft Infants' School and Flax Hill Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ashcroft Infants' School is 62nd of 1,690 and Flax Hill Junior Academy is 763rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).