Bellefield Primary and Nursery School vs Castle Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Castle Mead School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
| Measure | Bellefield Primary and Nursery School Trowbridge, South West | Castle Mead School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1487 of 1,695 | #1105 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13474 of 15,697 | #10137 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 317 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bellefield.wilts.sch.uk | www.castlemead.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Mead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 23.3).
- •Castle Mead School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 41%).
- •Castle Mead School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Castle Mead School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 317.
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 Bellefield Primary and Nursery School better than Castle Mead School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Mead School ranks higher (40.0 vs 23.3 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 Bellefield Primary and Nursery School and Castle Mead School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School: 317. Castle Mead School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellefield Primary and Nursery School and Castle Mead School rank in South West?
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School is 1487th of 1,695 and Castle Mead School is 1105th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).