Horningsham Primary School vs Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.0 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
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Warminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
| Measure | Horningsham Primary School WARMINSTER, South West | Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 1,695 | #707 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3823 of 15,697 | #6652 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 68 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Horningsham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 56.2).
- •Horningsham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 68%).
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 68.
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 Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horningsham Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 56.2 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 Horningsham Primary School and Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between WARMINSTER and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horningsham Primary School: 68. Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horningsham Primary School and Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South West?
Horningsham Primary School is 378th of 1,695 and Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 707th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).