Avondale Preparatory School vs Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 742 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Preparatory School
Salisbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
88 students
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
168 students
| Measure | Avondale Preparatory School Salisbury, South West | Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1501 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #13530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 88 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 168 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | www.durrington-jun.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 88.
- •Avondale Preparatory School is a independent school while Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior 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 Avondale Preparatory School better than Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior 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 Avondale Preparatory School and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avondale Preparatory School: 88. Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avondale Preparatory School and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School rank in South West?
Avondale Preparatory School is unranked and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School is 1501st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).