Horningsham Primary School vs Princecroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horningsham Primary School
WARMINSTER · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
68 students
Princecroft Primary School
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Horningsham Primary School WARMINSTER, South West | Princecroft Primary School Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 1,695 | #1375 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3823 of 15,697 | #12444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 68 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | WARMINSTER | Warminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | horningsham.eschools.co.uk/web | www.princecroft.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horningsham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 28.9).
- •Princecroft Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 68.
- •Horningsham Primary School is a local authority school while Princecroft 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 Horningsham Primary School better than Princecroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horningsham Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 28.9 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 Horningsham Primary School and Princecroft Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between WARMINSTER and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horningsham Primary School: 68. Princecroft Primary School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horningsham Primary School and Princecroft Primary School rank in South West?
Horningsham Primary School is 378th of 1,695 and Princecroft Primary School is 1375th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).