Cherhill CofE School vs Marden Vale CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherhill CofE School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Marden Vale CofE Academy
Calne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Cherhill CofE School Calne, South West | Marden Vale CofE Academy Calne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 1,695 | #1447 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11544 of 15,697 | #13140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 56.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 54.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Calne | Calne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cherhill.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cherhill CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 25.2).
- •Marden Vale CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Cherhill CofE School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 146.
- •Cherhill CofE School is a local authority school while Marden Vale CofE 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 Cherhill CofE School better than Marden Vale CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cherhill CofE School ranks higher (33.4 vs 25.2 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 Cherhill CofE School and Marden Vale CofE Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Calne and Calne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherhill CofE School: 205. Marden Vale CofE Academy: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherhill CofE School and Marden Vale CofE Academy rank in South West?
Cherhill CofE School is 1264th of 1,695 and Marden Vale CofE Academy is 1447th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).