Crockerton CofE Primary School vs New Close Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crockerton CofE Primary School
Warminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
New Close Primary School
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
172 students
| Measure | Crockerton CofE Primary School Warminster, South West | New Close Primary School Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1137 of 1,695 | #761 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10457 of 15,697 | #7164 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 97 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Warminster | Warminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.crockerton.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.newclose.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Close Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 38.5).
- •New Close Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 56%).
- •New Close Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •New Close Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 97.
- •Crockerton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while New Close 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 Crockerton CofE Primary School better than New Close Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Close Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 38.5 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 Crockerton CofE Primary School and New Close Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Warminster and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crockerton CofE Primary School: 97. New Close Primary School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crockerton CofE Primary School and New Close Primary School rank in South West?
Crockerton CofE Primary School is 1137th of 1,695 and New Close Primary School is 761st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).