Aloeric Primary School vs Bowerhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aloeric Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
Bowerhill Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
| Measure | Aloeric Primary School Melksham, South West | Bowerhill Primary School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1421 of 1,695 | #621 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12878 of 15,697 | #5836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Melksham | Melksham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.aloeric.wilts.sch.uk | www.bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowerhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 26.6).
- •Bowerhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 42%).
- •Bowerhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Bowerhill Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 360.
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 Aloeric Primary School better than Bowerhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowerhill Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 26.6 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 Aloeric Primary School and Bowerhill Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aloeric Primary School: 360. Bowerhill Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aloeric Primary School and Bowerhill Primary School rank in South West?
Aloeric Primary School is 1421st of 1,695 and Bowerhill Primary School is 621st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).