Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School vs Downton CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students
Downton CofE VA Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
| Measure | Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School Salisbury, South West | Downton CofE VA Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 1,695 | #558 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3353 of 15,697 | #5341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 119 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.alderbury.wilts.sch.uk | www.downton-pri.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 62.4).
- •Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 69%).
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 119.
- •Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Downton CofE VA Primary School is a local authority 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 Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School better than Downton CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 62.4 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 Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School and Downton CofE VA Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School: 119. Downton CofE VA Primary School: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School and Downton CofE VA Primary School rank in South West?
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School is 333rd of 1,695 and Downton CofE VA Primary School is 558th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).