Neston Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neston Primary School
Neston, Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Corsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Neston Primary School Neston, Corsham, South West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham Corsham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #607 of 1,695 | #533 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5749 of 15,697 | #5141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 19% |
| 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 | Neston, Corsham | Corsham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nestonprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-patricks.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 60.5).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 14%).
- •Neston Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 184.
- •Neston Primary School is a academy school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham 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 Neston Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham ranks higher (63.5 vs 60.5 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 Neston Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Neston, Corsham and Corsham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Neston Primary School: 195. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Neston Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham rank in South West?
Neston Primary School is 607th of 1,695 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham is 533rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).