Fynamore Primary School vs St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 890 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fynamore Primary School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
Calne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
449 students
| Measure | Fynamore Primary School Calne, South West | St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep Calne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1520 of 1,695 | #309 of 402 |
| National rank | #13675 of 15,697 | #2953 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 411 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.7 |
| town | Calne | Calne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fynamore.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 22.0).
- •St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep is the larger school with 449 students compared with 411.
- •Fynamore Primary School is a local authority school while St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep is a independent 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 Fynamore Primary School better than St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep?
On the Success Index (England), St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep ranks higher (30.3 vs 22.0 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 Fynamore Primary School and St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Calne and Calne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fynamore Primary School: 411. St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fynamore Primary School and St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep rank in South West?
Fynamore Primary School is 1520th of 1,695 and St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep is 309th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).