Dauntsey's School vs Urchfont Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.0 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
Urchfont Church of England Primary School
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
83 students
| Measure | Dauntsey's School Devizes, South West | Urchfont Church of England Primary School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #341 of 402 | #84 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3367 of 4,090 | #848 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 835 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 835 | 83 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 74.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.urchfont.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Urchfont Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 22.3).
- •Dauntsey's School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 83.
- •Dauntsey's School is a independent school while Urchfont Church of England 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 Dauntsey's School better than Urchfont Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Urchfont Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.7 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 Urchfont Church of England Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dauntsey's School: 835. Urchfont Church of England Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dauntsey's School and Urchfont Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Dauntsey's School is 341st of 402 and Urchfont Church of England Primary School is 84th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).