Nursteed Community Primary School vs Southbroom St James Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nursteed Community Primary School
Devizes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
Southbroom St James Academy
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
108 students
| Measure | Nursteed Community Primary School Devizes, South West | Southbroom St James Academy Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1482 of 1,695 | #1108 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13428 of 15,697 | #10181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 182 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 45% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nursteed.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.southbroomstjames.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southbroom St James Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 23.7).
- •Southbroom St James Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 43%).
- •Southbroom St James Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Nursteed Community Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 108.
- •Nursteed Community Primary School is a local authority school while Southbroom St James Academy is a academy 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 Nursteed Community Primary School better than Southbroom St James Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southbroom St James Academy ranks higher (39.9 vs 23.7 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 Nursteed Community Primary School and Southbroom St James Academy?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nursteed Community Primary School: 182. Southbroom St James Academy: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nursteed Community Primary School and Southbroom St James Academy rank in South West?
Nursteed Community Primary School is 1482nd of 1,695 and Southbroom St James Academy is 1108th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).