Dauntsey Academy Primary School vs Dauntsey's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dauntsey Academy Primary School
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
200 students
Dauntsey's School
Devizes · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
835 students
| Measure | Dauntsey Academy Primary School Devizes, South West | Dauntsey's School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1172 of 1,695 | #341 of 402 |
| National rank | #10751 of 15,697 | #3367 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 200 | 835 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 835 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.3 |
| town | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.daps.wilts.sch.uk | www.dauntseys.org |
The verdict
- •Dauntsey Academy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 22.3).
- •Dauntsey's School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 200.
- •Dauntsey Academy Primary School is a academy school while Dauntsey's School 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 Dauntsey Academy Primary School better than Dauntsey's School?
On the Success Index (England), Dauntsey Academy Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.3 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 Dauntsey Academy Primary School and Dauntsey's School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dauntsey Academy Primary School: 200. Dauntsey's School: 835. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dauntsey Academy Primary School and Dauntsey's School rank in South West?
Dauntsey Academy Primary School is 1172nd of 1,695 and Dauntsey's School is 341st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).