Castle Mead School vs The Mead Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 953 m 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
The Mead Community Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
489 students
| Measure | Castle Mead School Trowbridge, South West | The Mead Community Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1105 of 1,695 | #1092 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,697 | #10014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 357 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 489 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.themead.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.0 vs 40.7).
- •Castle Mead School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Castle Mead School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •The Mead Community Primary School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 357.
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 The Mead Community Primary 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 Castle Mead School and The Mead Community Primary School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Mead School: 357. The Mead Community Primary School: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Mead School and The Mead Community Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Mead School is 1105th of 1,695 and The Mead Community Primary School is 1092nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).