Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School vs Marlborough College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
Marlborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students
Marlborough College
Wiltshire · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
1,003 students
| Measure | Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School Marlborough, South West | Marlborough College Wiltshire, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #344 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3398 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 53 | 1,003 |
| Pupils on roll | 53 | 1,003 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 47.3% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 23.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.0 |
| town | Marlborough | Wiltshire |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kennetvalley.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.marlboroughcollege.org |
The verdict
- •Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 21.8).
- •Marlborough College is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 53.
- •Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Marlborough College is a independent 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 Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School better than Marlborough College?
On the Success Index (England), Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 21.8 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 Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School and Marlborough College?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Marlborough and Wiltshire in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School: 53. Marlborough College: 1,003. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School and Marlborough College rank in South West?
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School is unranked and Marlborough College is 344th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).