The Clarendon Academy vs The Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 549 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,082 students
The Grove Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
| Measure | The Clarendon Academy Trowbridge, South West | The Grove Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 402 | #668 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3035 of 4,090 | #6278 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,082 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,082 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.5 | – |
| town | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.clarendonacademy.com/ | www.grove.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 28.7).
- •The Clarendon Academy is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 378.
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 The Clarendon Academy better than The Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 28.7 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 The Clarendon Academy and The Grove Primary School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Clarendon Academy: 1,082. The Grove Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Clarendon Academy and The Grove Primary School rank in South West?
The Clarendon Academy is 318th of 402 and The Grove Primary School is 668th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).