Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Twyning School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Twyning School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Twyning School Tewkesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1453 of 1,695 | #1143 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13167 of 15,697 | #10525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Shaftesbury | Tewkesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.semley.wilts.sch.uk | www.twyningschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Twyning School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 25.1).
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 43%).
- •Twyning School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Twyning School?
On the Success Index (England), Twyning School ranks higher (38.3 vs 25.1 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Twyning School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Tewkesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 126. Twyning School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Twyning School rank in South West?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1453rd of 1,695 and Twyning School is 1143rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).