Bowerhill Primary School vs The Manor CofE VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowerhill Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
| Measure | Bowerhill Primary School Melksham, South West | The Manor CofE VC Primary School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #621 of 1,695 | #1317 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5836 of 15,697 | #11950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 378 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 12% |
| 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 | Melksham | Melksham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk | www.themanor-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowerhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 31.5).
- •Bowerhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 48%).
- •Bowerhill Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 121.
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 Bowerhill Primary School better than The Manor CofE VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowerhill Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 31.5 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 Bowerhill Primary School and The Manor CofE VC Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowerhill Primary School: 378. The Manor CofE VC Primary School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowerhill Primary School and The Manor CofE VC Primary School rank in South West?
Bowerhill Primary School is 621st of 1,695 and The Manor CofE VC Primary School is 1317th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).