Nursteed Community Primary School vs Wansdyke School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km 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
Wansdyke School
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
237 students
| Measure | Nursteed Community Primary School Devizes, South West | Wansdyke School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1482 of 1,695 | #1036 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13428 of 15,697 | #9598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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.wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wansdyke School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 23.7).
- •Wansdyke School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 43%).
- •Wansdyke School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Wansdyke School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 182.
- •Nursteed Community Primary School is a local authority school while Wansdyke School 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 Wansdyke School?
On the Success Index (England), Wansdyke School ranks higher (42.6 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 Wansdyke School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nursteed Community Primary School: 182. Wansdyke School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nursteed Community Primary School and Wansdyke School rank in South West?
Nursteed Community Primary School is 1482nd of 1,695 and Wansdyke School is 1036th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).