Priestley Primary School vs Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
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.
Priestley Primary School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
Calne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | Priestley Primary School Calne, South West | Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School Calne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 1,695 | #1330 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15330 of 15,697 | #12044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 282 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 36.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Calne | Calne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-edmunds-pri.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 9.1).
- •Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 27%).
- •Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Priestley Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 76.
- •Priestley Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic 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 Priestley Primary School better than Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 9.1 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 Priestley Primary School and Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Calne and Calne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestley Primary School: 282. Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestley Primary School and Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Priestley Primary School is 1675th of 1,695 and Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1330th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).