Lacock Church of England Primary School vs River Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacock Church of England Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
River Mead School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
| Measure | Lacock Church of England Primary School Chippenham, South West | River Mead School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1236 of 1,695 | #1574 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11310 of 15,697 | #14189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 65 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 124.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Chippenham | Melksham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lacock.wilts.sch.uk | www.rivermead.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lacock Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 18.7).
- •Lacock Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 38%).
- •River Mead School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •River Mead School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 65.
- •Lacock Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while River Mead 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 Lacock Church of England Primary School better than River Mead School?
On the Success Index (England), Lacock Church of England Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 18.7 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 Lacock Church of England Primary School and River Mead School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lacock Church of England Primary School: 65. River Mead School: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lacock Church of England Primary School and River Mead School rank in South West?
Lacock Church of England Primary School is 1236th of 1,695 and River Mead School is 1574th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).