Amesbury Archer Primary School vs King's Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 382 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury Archer Primary School
Amesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
King's Gate Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Amesbury Archer Primary School Amesbury, South West | King's Gate Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1340 of 1,695 | #125 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12143 of 15,697 | #1329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 27% |
| 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 | Amesbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.amesburyarcher.wilts.sch.uk | www.kingsgate.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 30.3).
- •King's Gate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 56%).
- •King's Gate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 2%).
- •Amesbury Archer Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 211.
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 Amesbury Archer Primary School better than King's Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Gate Primary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 30.3 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 Amesbury Archer Primary School and King's Gate Primary School?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Amesbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amesbury Archer Primary School: 403. King's Gate Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amesbury Archer Primary School and King's Gate Primary School rank in South West?
Amesbury Archer Primary School is 1340th of 1,695 and King's Gate Primary School is 125th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).