Kingdown School vs St John's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 254 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingdown School
Warminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,347 students
St John's CofE School
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Kingdown School Warminster, South West | St John's CofE School Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 402 | #1255 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2244 of 4,090 | #11455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,347 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,347 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 70.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.9 | – |
| town | Warminster | Warminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-johns-warminster.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingdown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 33.9).
- •Kingdown School is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 103.
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 Kingdown School better than St John's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingdown School ranks higher (44.7 vs 33.9 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 Kingdown School and St John's CofE School?
About 254 m in a straight line, between Warminster and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingdown School: 1,347. St John's CofE School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingdown School and St John's CofE School rank in South West?
Kingdown School is 234th of 402 and St John's CofE School is 1255th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).