Princecroft Primary School vs Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 663 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Princecroft Primary School
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Warminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
| Measure | Princecroft Primary School Warminster, South West | Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1375 of 1,695 | #707 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12444 of 15,697 | #6652 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 249 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Warminster | Warminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.princecroft.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 28.9).
- •Princecroft Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 153.
- •Princecroft Primary School is a academy school while Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Princecroft Primary School better than Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 28.9 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 Princecroft Primary School and Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Warminster and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Princecroft Primary School: 249. Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Princecroft Primary School and Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South West?
Princecroft Primary School is 1375th of 1,695 and Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 707th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).