Hardenhuish School vs St Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardenhuish School
Chippenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,519 students
St Paul's Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
| Measure | Hardenhuish School Chippenham, South West | St Paul's Primary School Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 402 | #1651 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1281 of 4,090 | #15026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,519 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,519 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | – |
| town | Chippenham | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hardenhuish School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 12.2).
- •Hardenhuish School is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 175.
- •Hardenhuish School is a academy school while St Paul's Primary School is a local authority 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 Hardenhuish School better than St Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hardenhuish School ranks higher (64.2 vs 12.2 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 Hardenhuish School and St Paul's Primary School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Chippenham and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardenhuish School: 1,519. St Paul's Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardenhuish School and St Paul's Primary School rank in South West?
Hardenhuish School is 112th of 402 and St Paul's Primary School is 1651st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).