Aloeric Primary School vs St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
| Measure | Aloeric Primary School Melksham, South West | St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1421 of 1,695 | #113 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12878 of 15,697 | #1187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 14% |
| 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.broughtongifford.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 26.6).
- •St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 42%).
- •St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Aloeric Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 61.
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 St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.8 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 St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aloeric Primary School: 360. St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aloeric Primary School and St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Aloeric Primary School is 1421st of 1,695 and St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is 113th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).