Leighterton Primary School vs Sherston CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighterton Primary School
Tetbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
Sherston CofE Primary School
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
| Measure | Leighterton Primary School Tetbury, South West | Sherston CofE Primary School Malmesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #132 of 1,695 | #227 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1385 of 15,697 | #2236 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 116 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Tetbury | Malmesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leighterton.com | www.sherstonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leighterton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 79.4).
- •Leighterton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 73%).
- •Sherston CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Sherston CofE Primary School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 116.
- •Leighterton Primary School is a academy school while Sherston CofE 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 Leighterton Primary School better than Sherston CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leighterton Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 79.4 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 Leighterton Primary School and Sherston CofE Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Tetbury and Malmesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighterton Primary School: 116. Sherston CofE Primary School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighterton Primary School and Sherston CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Leighterton Primary School is 132nd of 1,695 and Sherston CofE Primary School is 227th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).