Abbeyfield School vs Kingsbury Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeyfield School
Chippenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
902 students
Kingsbury Green Academy
Calne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,077 students
| Measure | Abbeyfield School Chippenham, South West | Kingsbury Green Academy Calne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 402 | #304 of 402 |
| National rank | #2033 of 4,090 | #2892 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 902 | 1,077 |
| Pupils on roll | 902 | 1,077 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 80.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | Chippenham | Calne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.kingsburygreenacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Abbeyfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 31.3).
- •Kingsbury Green Academy is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 902.
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 Abbeyfield School better than Kingsbury Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeyfield School ranks higher (48.6 vs 31.3 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 Abbeyfield School and Kingsbury Green Academy?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Calne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeyfield School: 902. Kingsbury Green Academy: 1,077. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfield School and Kingsbury Green Academy rank in South West?
Abbeyfield School is 203rd of 402 and Kingsbury Green Academy is 304th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).