Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School vs Devizes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
Devizes School
Devizes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
947 students
| Measure | Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School Devizes, South West | Devizes School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 1,695 | #159 of 402 |
| National rank | #4242 of 15,697 | #1739 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 241 | 947 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 947 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopscannings.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.devizesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 54.5).
- •Devizes School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 241.
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 Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School better than Devizes School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 54.5 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 Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School and Devizes School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School: 241. Devizes School: 947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School and Devizes School rank in South West?
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School is 429th of 1,695 and Devizes School is 159th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).