Lacock Church of England Primary School vs Shaw CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.8 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
Shaw CE Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Lacock Church of England Primary School Chippenham, South West | Shaw CE Primary School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1236 of 1,695 | #570 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11310 of 15,697 | #5457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 65 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.shawprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Shaw CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 34.6).
- •Shaw CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •Shaw CE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Shaw CE Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 65.
- •Lacock Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Shaw CE Primary 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 Shaw CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw CE Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 34.6 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 Shaw CE Primary School?
About 3.8 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. Shaw CE Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lacock Church of England Primary School and Shaw CE Primary School rank in South West?
Lacock Church of England Primary School is 1236th of 1,695 and Shaw CE Primary School is 570th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).