Rowde CofE Academy vs St Merryn School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 228 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowde CofE Academy
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
St Merryn School
Padstow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
| Measure | Rowde CofE Academy Devizes, South West | St Merryn School Padstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 1,695 | #456 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2303 of 15,697 | #4504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 115 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Devizes | Padstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.rowde.wilts.sch.uk | www.stmerryn.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowde CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 66.9).
- •Rowde CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 74%).
- •Rowde CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
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 Rowde CofE Academy better than St Merryn School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowde CofE Academy ranks higher (79.0 vs 66.9 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 Rowde CofE Academy and St Merryn School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Padstow in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rowde CofE Academy: 115. St Merryn School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rowde CofE Academy and St Merryn School rank in South West?
Rowde CofE Academy is 234th of 1,695 and St Merryn School is 456th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).