Chirton Church of England Primary School vs Nursteed Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chirton Church of England Primary School
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Nursteed Community Primary School
Devizes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Chirton Church of England Primary School Devizes, South West | Nursteed Community Primary School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #646 of 1,695 | #1482 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6112 of 15,697 | #13428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 126.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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 | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chirtonschool.co.uk/ | www.nursteed.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chirton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 23.7).
- •Chirton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 43%).
- •Chirton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Nursteed Community Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 114.
- •Chirton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Nursteed Community 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 Chirton Church of England Primary School better than Nursteed Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chirton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 23.7 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 Chirton Church of England Primary School and Nursteed Community Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chirton Church of England Primary School: 114. Nursteed Community Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chirton Church of England Primary School and Nursteed Community Primary School rank in South West?
Chirton Church of England Primary School is 646th of 1,695 and Nursteed Community Primary School is 1482nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).