Box Church of England Primary School vs Neston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Box Church of England Primary School
Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Neston Primary School
Neston, Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Box Church of England Primary School Corsham, South West | Neston Primary School Neston, Corsham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 1,695 | #607 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1975 of 15,697 | #5749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 144 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 14% |
| 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 | Corsham | Neston, Corsham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.box.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.nestonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Box Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 60.5).
- •Box Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •Box Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Neston Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 144.
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 Box Church of England Primary School better than Neston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Box Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 60.5 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 Box Church of England Primary School and Neston Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Corsham and Neston, Corsham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Box Church of England Primary School: 144. Neston Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Box Church of England Primary School and Neston Primary School rank in South West?
Box Church of England Primary School is 198th of 1,695 and Neston Primary School is 607th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).