New Close Primary School vs Pilton Infants' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 133 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Close Primary School
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
172 students
Pilton Infants' Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
172 students
| Measure | New Close Primary School Warminster, South West | Pilton Infants' Academy Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,695 | #876 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7164 of 15,697 | #8141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 172 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Warminster | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newclose.wilts.sch.uk | www.pilton-inf.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Close Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 49.4).
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 New Close Primary School better than Pilton Infants' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Close Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 49.4 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 New Close Primary School and Pilton Infants' Academy?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Warminster and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Close Primary School: 172. Pilton Infants' Academy: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Close Primary School and Pilton Infants' Academy rank in South West?
New Close Primary School is 761st of 1,695 and Pilton Infants' Academy is 876th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).