Marden Vale CofE Academy vs Priestley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marden Vale CofE Academy
Calne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Priestley Primary School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
| Measure | Marden Vale CofE Academy Calne, South West | Priestley Primary School Calne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1447 of 1,695 | #1675 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13140 of 15,697 | #15330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 146 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 56.2% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 54.9% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Calne | Calne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk/ | www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marden Vale CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.2 vs 9.1).
- •Marden Vale CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 27%).
- •Marden Vale CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Priestley Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 146.
- •Marden Vale CofE 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 Marden Vale CofE Academy better than Priestley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Vale CofE Academy ranks higher (25.2 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 Marden Vale CofE Academy and Priestley Primary School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Calne and Calne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marden Vale CofE Academy: 146. Priestley Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marden Vale CofE Academy and Priestley Primary School rank in South West?
Marden Vale CofE Academy is 1447th of 1,695 and Priestley Primary School is 1675th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).