Avondale Preparatory School vs The Stonehenge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 km 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
The Stonehenge School
Amesbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,072 students
| Measure | Avondale Preparatory School Salisbury, South West | The Stonehenge School Amesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #286 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #2682 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 88 | 1,072 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 1,072 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Amesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.avondaleschool.org | www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Stonehenge School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 88.
- •Avondale Preparatory School is a independent school while The Stonehenge 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 The Stonehenge 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 The Stonehenge School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Amesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avondale Preparatory School: 88. The Stonehenge School: 1,072. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avondale Preparatory School and The Stonehenge School rank in South West?
Avondale Preparatory School is unranked and The Stonehenge School is 286th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).