Shrivenham Church of England School vs Watchfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shrivenham Church of England School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
245 students
Watchfield Primary School
Watchfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
| Measure | Shrivenham Church of England School Swindon, South East | Watchfield Primary School Watchfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1962 of 2,471 | #1828 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11868 of 15,697 | #10915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.8% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Swindon | Watchfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shrivenhamschool.co.uk/ | www.watchfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Watchfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 31.8).
- •Watchfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •Watchfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Watchfield Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 245.
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 Shrivenham Church of England School better than Watchfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watchfield Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 31.8 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 Shrivenham Church of England School and Watchfield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Watchfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shrivenham Church of England School: 245. Watchfield Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shrivenham Church of England School and Watchfield Primary School rank in South East?
Shrivenham Church of England School is 1962nd of 2,471 and Watchfield Primary School is 1828th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).