Devizes School vs Rowde CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devizes School
Devizes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
947 students
Rowde CofE Academy
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
| Measure | Devizes School Devizes, South West | Rowde CofE Academy Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #159 of 402 | #234 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1739 of 4,090 | #2303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 947 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 947 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 69.9% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.devizesschool.co.uk/ | www.rowde.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowde CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 54.5).
- •Devizes School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 115.
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 Devizes School better than Rowde CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rowde CofE Academy ranks higher (79.0 vs 54.5 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 Devizes School and Rowde CofE Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devizes School: 947. Rowde CofE Academy: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devizes School and Rowde CofE Academy rank in South West?
Devizes School is 159th of 402 and Rowde CofE Academy is 234th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).