Schools in Ilminster, South West (2025)
5 schools · 720 students · 4 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 34.
Ilminster, in South West, has 5 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 720 students. By level there is 5 primary; by sector 4 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Ilminster's schools is 34, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
2 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Neroche Primary School (86.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Herne View Church of England Primary (36.9, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Herne View Church of England Primary (401 students), Neroche Primary School (233 students), Ashill Community Primary School (34 students).
Ranked schools in Ilminster
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 186Neroche Primary SchoolIlminster · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 237Herne View Church of England PrimaryIlminster · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neroche Primary School Ilminster · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 86.4 Top 10% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 2 | Herne View Church of England Primary Ilminster · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.9 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
Other schools in Ilminster
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Ilminster side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ilminster?
Neroche Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Ilminster with a Success Index (England) of 86.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ilminster?
Ilminster has 5 schools (5 primary) educating 720 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ilminster?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ilminster is 34. Number of pupils in the latest school census.