Castle Mead School vs West Ashton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 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
West Ashton Church of England Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
| Measure | Castle Mead School Trowbridge, South West | West Ashton Church of England Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1105 of 1,695 | #531 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,697 | #5126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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.westashton.wilts.sch.uk/website/home/271762 |
The verdict
- •West Ashton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 40.0).
- •West Ashton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •West Ashton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Castle Mead School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 88.
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 West Ashton Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Ashton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 40.0 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 West Ashton Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Mead School: 357. West Ashton Church of England Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Mead School and West Ashton Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Mead School is 1105th of 1,695 and West Ashton Church of England Primary School is 531st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).