Dauntsey's School vs St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
| Measure | Dauntsey's School Devizes, South West | St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #341 of 402 | #312 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3367 of 4,090 | #3185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 835 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 835 | 118 |
| Free school meals | – | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.dauntseys.org | www.st-barnabas.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 22.3).
- •Dauntsey's School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 118.
- •Dauntsey's School is a independent school while St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington 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 St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington ranks higher (73.9 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 St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dauntsey's School: 835. St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dauntsey's School and St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington rank in South West?
Dauntsey's School is 341st of 402 and St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington is 312th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).