Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary vs Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
| Measure | Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary Chippenham, South West | Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School Malmesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #484 of 1,695 | #1538 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4794 of 15,697 | #13801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Chippenham | Malmesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brinkworthearldanbys.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.leagarsdon.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 21.2).
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 33%).
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 136.
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 Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary better than Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary ranks higher (65.3 vs 21.2 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 Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary and Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Malmesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary: 136. Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary and Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary is 484th of 1,695 and Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is 1538th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).