Pillowell Community Primary School vs Severnbanks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pillowell Community Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Severnbanks Primary School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Pillowell Community Primary School Lydney, South West | Severnbanks Primary School Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1526 of 1,695 | #1001 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13714 of 15,697 | #9242 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 73 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 109.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Lydney | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bpwfederation.co.uk | www.severnbanksprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Severnbanks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 21.7).
- •Severnbanks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 44%).
- •Severnbanks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Severnbanks Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 73.
- •Pillowell Community Primary School is a local authority school while Severnbanks Primary 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 Pillowell Community Primary School better than Severnbanks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Severnbanks Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 21.7 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 Pillowell Community Primary School and Severnbanks Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lydney and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pillowell Community Primary School: 73. Severnbanks Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pillowell Community Primary School and Severnbanks Primary School rank in South West?
Pillowell Community Primary School is 1526th of 1,695 and Severnbanks Primary School is 1001st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).