Churchfields, the Village School vs Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchfields, the Village School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Churchfields, the Village School Melksham, South West | Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #235 of 1,695 | #802 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2311 of 15,697 | #7493 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 121 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Melksham | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.churchfields.wilts.sch.uk | www.holtprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Churchfields, the Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 52.3).
- •Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 121.
- •Churchfields, the Village School is a academy school while Holt 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 Churchfields, the Village School better than Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchfields, the Village School ranks higher (78.9 vs 52.3 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 Churchfields, the Village School and Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchfields, the Village School: 121. Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchfields, the Village School and Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South West?
Churchfields, the Village School is 235th of 1,695 and Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 802nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).