Priestley Primary School vs Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 132 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
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
284 students
| Measure | Priestley Primary School Calne, South West | Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 1,695 | #360 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15330 of 15,697 | #3698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 282 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.stokehill.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 9.1).
- •Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 282.
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 Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (71.2 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 Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Calne and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestley Primary School: 282. Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestley Primary School and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School rank in South West?
Priestley Primary School is 1675th of 1,695 and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is 360th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).