Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School vs Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
56 students
| Measure | Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School Malmesbury, South West | Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1538 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #13801 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 174 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 13% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Malmesbury | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leagarsdon.wilts.sch.uk | www.walterpowell.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.2 vs 13.4).
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 13%).
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 56.
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy 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 Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School better than Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (21.2 vs 13.4 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 Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Malmesbury and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School: 174. Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy rank in South West?
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is 1538th of 1,695 and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).