Holbrook Primary School vs The Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 723 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
227 students
The Grove Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
| Measure | Holbrook Primary School Trowbridge, South West | The Grove Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1145 of 1,695 | #668 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10535 of 15,697 | #6278 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 227 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holbrooktrowbridge.co.uk/ | www.grove.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 38.2).
- •The Grove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •The Grove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •The Grove Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 227.
- •Holbrook Primary School is a local authority school while The Grove Primary 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 Holbrook Primary School better than The Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 38.2 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 Holbrook Primary School and The Grove Primary School?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Primary School: 227. The Grove Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Primary School and The Grove Primary School rank in South West?
Holbrook Primary School is 1145th of 1,695 and The Grove Primary School is 668th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).