Colerne CofE Primary School vs Neston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colerne CofE Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Neston Primary School
Neston, Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Colerne CofE Primary School Chippenham, South West | Neston Primary School Neston, Corsham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #98 of 1,695 | #607 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1014 of 15,697 | #5749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 14% |
| 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 | Chippenham | Neston, Corsham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.colerneschool.com | www.nestonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colerne CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 60.5).
- •Colerne CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 62%).
- •Colerne CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 14%).
- •Colerne CofE Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 195.
- •Colerne CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Neston Primary School 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 Colerne CofE Primary School better than Neston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colerne CofE Primary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 60.5 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 Colerne CofE Primary School and Neston Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Neston, Corsham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colerne CofE Primary School: 212. Neston Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colerne CofE Primary School and Neston Primary School rank in South West?
Colerne CofE Primary School is 98th of 1,695 and Neston Primary School is 607th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).