Dauntsey's School vs Kingswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dauntsey's School
Devizes · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
835 students
Kingswood School
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
886 students
| Measure | Dauntsey's School Devizes, South West | Kingswood School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 402 | #343 of 402 |
| National rank | #3367 of 4,090 | #3391 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 835 | 886 |
| Pupils on roll | 835 | 886 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.4 | 26.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | 2.08 |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | 43.7 |
| town | Devizes | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dauntseys.org | www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.3 vs 21.9).
- •Kingswood School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 835.
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's School better than Kingswood School?
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 Dauntsey's School and Kingswood School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dauntsey's School: 835. Kingswood School: 886. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dauntsey's School and Kingswood School rank in South West?
Dauntsey's School is 341st of 402 and Kingswood School is 343rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).