Heywood Prep vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 528 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood Prep
Corsham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Corsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Heywood Prep Corsham, South West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham Corsham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #533 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #5141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 254 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 184 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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 | Corsham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heywoodprep.com | www.st-patricks.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heywood Prep is the larger school with 254 students compared with 184.
- •Heywood Prep is a independent school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham 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 Heywood Prep better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham?
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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Corsham and Corsham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heywood Prep: 254. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heywood Prep and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham rank in South West?
Heywood Prep is unranked and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham is 533rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).