Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary vs St Bartholomew's Primary Academy
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
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy
Royal Wootton Bassett · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary Chippenham, South West | St Bartholomew's Primary Academy Royal Wootton Bassett, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #484 of 1,695 | #598 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4794 of 15,697 | #5698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Chippenham | Royal Wootton Bassett |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brinkworthearldanbys.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-bartholomews.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 60.8).
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Bartholomew's Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •St Bartholomew's Primary Academy is the larger school with 398 students compared with 136.
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary is a local authority school while St Bartholomew's Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Bartholomew's Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary ranks higher (65.3 vs 60.8 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 St Bartholomew's Primary Academy?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Royal Wootton Bassett in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary: 136. St Bartholomew's Primary Academy: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary and St Bartholomew's Primary Academy rank in South West?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary is 484th of 1,695 and St Bartholomew's Primary Academy is 598th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).