Pauntley Church of England Primary School vs Picklenash Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauntley Church of England Primary School
Newent · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
25 students
Picklenash Junior School
Newent · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
157 students
| Measure | Pauntley Church of England Primary School Newent, South West | Picklenash Junior School Newent, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1628 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #14792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 25 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 65.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 2% |
| 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 | Newent | Newent |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pauntleyschool.com/ | www.glebeinfantschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pauntley Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 14.2).
- •Pauntley Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 29%).
- •Pauntley Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Picklenash Junior School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 25.
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 Pauntley Church of England Primary School better than Picklenash Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Pauntley Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 14.2 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 Pauntley Church of England Primary School and Picklenash Junior School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newent and Newent in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pauntley Church of England Primary School: 25. Picklenash Junior School: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pauntley Church of England Primary School and Picklenash Junior School rank in South West?
Pauntley Church of England Primary School is unranked and Picklenash Junior School is 1628th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).