Schools in Shepton Mallet, South West (2025)
9 schools · 1,994 students · 5 local authority, 3 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 186.
Shepton Mallet, in South West, has 9 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,994 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 5 local authority, 3 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Shepton Mallet's schools is 186, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Ditcheat Primary School (77.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Bowlish Infant School (68.6, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School (54.7, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Whitstone (545 students), St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School (324 students), All Hallows School (201 students).
Ranked schools in Shepton Mallet
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 178Ditcheat Primary SchoolShepton Mallet · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 89 students
- 269Bowlish Infant SchoolShepton Mallet · Local authority Primary– · 114 students
- 355Upton Noble CofE VC Primary SchoolShepton Mallet · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
- 454Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & NurseryShepton Mallet · Local authority Primary– · 186 students
- 551St Aldhelms Church SchoolShepton Mallet · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 648Evercreech Church of England Primary SchoolShepton Mallet · Academy Primary– · 198 students
- 740WhitstoneShepton Mallet · Academy Secondary40.5 Attainment 8 · 545 students
- 837St Paul's Church of England VC Junior SchoolShepton Mallet · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ditcheat Primary School Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.6 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89 |
| 2 | Bowlish Infant School Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | – | 114 |
| 3 | Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 54.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 4 | Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 54.3 Top 50% | – | 186 |
| 5 | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 6 | Evercreech Church of England Primary School Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 48.0 Lower 50% | – | 198 |
| 7 | Whitstone Shepton Mallet · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.5 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 545 |
| 8 | St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Shepton Mallet · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 37.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
Other schools in Shepton Mallet
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Shepton Mallet side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Shepton Mallet?
Ditcheat Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Shepton Mallet with a Success Index (England) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Shepton Mallet?
Shepton Mallet has 9 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 1,994 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Shepton Mallet?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Shepton Mallet is 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.