Dauntsey's School vs Lavington School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
Lavington School
Devizes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
910 students
| Measure | Dauntsey's School Devizes, South West | Lavington School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #341 of 402 | #53 of 402 |
| National rank | #3367 of 4,090 | #707 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 835 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 835 | 910 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.4 | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 57.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 77.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | – |
| town | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dauntseys.org | www.lavington.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lavington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 22.3).
- •Lavington School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 835.
- •Dauntsey's School is a independent school while Lavington 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 Dauntsey's School better than Lavington School?
On the Success Index (England), Lavington School ranks higher (77.4 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's School and Lavington School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dauntsey's School: 835. Lavington School: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dauntsey's School and Lavington School rank in South West?
Dauntsey's School is 341st of 402 and Lavington School is 53rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).