Sherborne Primary School vs Wroughton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherborne Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
Wroughton Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
304 students
| Measure | Sherborne Primary School Sherborne, South West | Wroughton Junior School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,695 | #955 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11867 of 15,697 | #8849 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 304 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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 | Sherborne | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk | www.wroughton-juniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wroughton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 31.8).
- •Wroughton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
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 Sherborne Primary School better than Wroughton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Wroughton Junior School ranks higher (46.2 vs 31.8 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 Sherborne Primary School and Wroughton Junior School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Primary School: 304. Wroughton Junior School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Primary School and Wroughton Junior School rank in South West?
Sherborne Primary School is 1308th of 1,695 and Wroughton Junior School is 955th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).