Combe Down CofE Primary School vs Prior Park Paragon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combe Down CofE Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Prior Park Paragon
Bath · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Combe Down CofE Primary School Bath, South West | Prior Park Paragon Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #790 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #7366 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 422 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 72.7% |
| 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 | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.combedown.com | www.paragonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Combe Down CofE Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 218.
- •Combe Down CofE Primary School is a academy school while Prior Park Paragon is a independent 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 Combe Down CofE Primary School better than Prior Park Paragon?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Combe Down CofE Primary School and Prior Park Paragon?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combe Down CofE Primary School: 422. Prior Park Paragon: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combe Down CofE Primary School and Prior Park Paragon rank in South West?
Combe Down CofE Primary School is 790th of 1,695 and Prior Park Paragon is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).