Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Avondale Preparatory 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.
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Avondale Preparatory School
Salisbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
88 students
| Measure | Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Salisbury, South West | Avondale Preparatory School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1289 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #11710 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 179 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 39.8% | 48.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.avondaleschool.org |
The verdict
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 88.
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a academy school while Avondale Preparatory School is a independent 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 Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Avondale Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Avondale Preparatory School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 179. Avondale Preparatory School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Avondale Preparatory School rank in South West?
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1289th of 1,695 and Avondale Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).