Kingsbury Green Academy vs Priestley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsbury Green Academy
Calne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,077 students
Priestley Primary School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
| Measure | Kingsbury Green Academy Calne, South West | Priestley Primary School Calne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 402 | #1675 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2892 of 4,090 | #15330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,077 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,077 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Calne | Calne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsburygreenacademy.com | www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsbury Green Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 9.1).
- •Kingsbury Green Academy is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 282.
- •Kingsbury Green Academy is a academy school while Priestley Primary School is a local authority 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 Kingsbury Green Academy better than Priestley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsbury Green Academy ranks higher (31.3 vs 9.1 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 Kingsbury Green Academy and Priestley Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Calne and Calne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsbury Green Academy: 1,077. Priestley Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsbury Green Academy and Priestley Primary School rank in South West?
Kingsbury Green Academy is 304th of 402 and Priestley Primary School is 1675th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).