New Close Primary School vs St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 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
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
Warminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
70 students
| Measure | New Close Primary School Warminster, South West | St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,695 | #1177 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7164 of 15,697 | #10796 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 172 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 33.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Warminster | Warminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newclose.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-georgesrc.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Close Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 37.1).
- •New Close Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •New Close Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •New Close Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 70.
- •New Close Primary School is a academy school while St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster 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 New Close Primary School better than St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster?
On the Success Index (England), New Close Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 37.1 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 New Close Primary School and St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Warminster and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Close Primary School: 172. St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Close Primary School and St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster rank in South West?
New Close Primary School is 761st of 1,695 and St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster is 1177th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).