Churchfields, the Village School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Melksham, South West SN12 8HY · Wiltshire
#235 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2311 of 15,697 nationally
About Churchfields, the Village School
Churchfields, the Village School is a academy primary located in Melksham, in the Wiltshire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 121 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 235th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 121; capacity filled 78.6%.
There are 10 schools in Melksham; Churchfields, the Village School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Churchfields, the Village School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 121
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 78.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Churchfields, the Village School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Stonar School
Wiltshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
434 students · 1.1 km away
Neston Primary School
Neston, Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 2.4 km away
Shaw CE Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 2.8 km away
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
61 students · 3.2 km away
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 3.8 km away
The Corsham School
Corsham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,427 students · 4.4 km away
Corsham Primary School
Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
651 students · 4.4 km away
Box Church of England Primary School
Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students · 4.4 km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Corsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students · 4.5 km away
Heywood Prep
Corsham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
254 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kennall Vale School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
121 students
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Court-De-Wyck Church School
BRISTOL · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Newnham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
120 students
Gomeldon Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Churchfields, the Village School a good school?
Churchfields, the Village School has a Success Index (England) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #235 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Churchfields, the Village School rank in South West?
Churchfields, the Village School ranks #235 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2311 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Churchfields, the Village School?
Churchfields, the Village School had 121 students in 2025.
Is Churchfields, the Village School a primary school or a secondary school?
Churchfields, the Village School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Churchfields, the Village School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Churchfields, the Village School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.