By Brook Valley CofE Primary School vs Hardenhuish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Hardenhuish School
Chippenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,519 students
| Measure | By Brook Valley CofE Primary School Chippenham, South West | Hardenhuish School Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 1,695 | #112 of 402 |
| National rank | #5148 of 15,697 | #1281 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 179 | 1,519 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 1,519 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Chippenham | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bybrookvalleyschool.co.uk/ | www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.4 vs 64.2).
- •Hardenhuish School is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 179.
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 By Brook Valley CofE Primary School better than Hardenhuish School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are By Brook Valley CofE Primary School and Hardenhuish School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School: 179. Hardenhuish School: 1,519. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do By Brook Valley CofE Primary School and Hardenhuish School rank in South West?
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School is 534th of 1,695 and Hardenhuish School is 112th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).