Castle Mead School vs Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.
Castle Mead School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Castle Mead School Trowbridge, South West | Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1105 of 1,695 | #1349 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,697 | #12262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 357 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castlemead.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.hilperton.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Mead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 29.7).
- •Castle Mead School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •Castle Mead School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Castle Mead School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 130.
- •Castle Mead School is a academy school while Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Castle Mead School better than Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Mead School ranks higher (40.0 vs 29.7 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 Castle Mead School and Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Mead School: 357. Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Mead School and Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Mead School is 1105th of 1,695 and Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1349th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).