Priestley Primary School vs St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 25 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
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
| Measure | Priestley Primary School Calne, South West | St Sampson's Church of England Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 1,695 | #821 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15330 of 15,697 | #7645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Calne | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-sampsons.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Sampson's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 9.1).
- •St Sampson's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 27%).
- •St Sampson's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 St Sampson's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Sampson's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (51.6 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 St Sampson's Church of England Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Calne and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestley Primary School: 282. St Sampson's Church of England Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestley Primary School and St Sampson's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Priestley Primary School is 1675th of 1,695 and St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is 821st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).