Heywood Prep vs Queen's Crescent School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood Prep
Corsham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
Queen's Crescent School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Heywood Prep Corsham, South West | Queen's Crescent School Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #290 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #2886 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 254 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 411 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Corsham | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heywoodprep.com | www.queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Crescent School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 254.
- •Heywood Prep is a independent school while Queen's Crescent 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 Heywood Prep better than Queen's Crescent School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heywood Prep and Queen's Crescent School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Corsham and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heywood Prep: 254. Queen's Crescent School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heywood Prep and Queen's Crescent School rank in South West?
Heywood Prep is unranked and Queen's Crescent School is 290th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).