Prior Park Paragon vs Widcombe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prior Park Paragon
Bath · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Widcombe Infant School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
182 students
| Measure | Prior Park Paragon Bath, South West | Widcombe Infant School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #160 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 218 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 182 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.paragonschool.co.uk | www.widcombeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prior Park Paragon is the larger school with 218 students compared with 182.
- •Prior Park Paragon is a independent school while Widcombe Infant 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 Prior Park Paragon better than Widcombe Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prior Park Paragon and Widcombe Infant School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prior Park Paragon: 218. Widcombe Infant School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prior Park Paragon and Widcombe Infant School rank in South West?
Prior Park Paragon is unranked and Widcombe Infant School is 160th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).