Bruton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bruton, South West BA10 0DP · Somerset
#270 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2671 of 15,697 nationally
About Bruton Primary School
Bruton Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bruton, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 270th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 262; capacity filled 94.6%.
There are 3 schools in Bruton; Bruton Primary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bruton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 262
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Bruton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
King's Bruton
Bruton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
304 students · 273 m away
Sexey's School
Bruton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
633 students · 957 m away
Ansford Academy
Castle Cary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
469 students · 4.4 km away
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Castle Cary · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 5.1 km away
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students · 5.4 km away
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
198 students · 5.4 km away
Ditcheat Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 5.8 km away
King Arthur's School
Wincanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
450 students · 6.7 km away
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
Wincanton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students · 7.1 km away
Wincanton Primary School
Wincanton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Gardners Lane Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
262 students
St Keyna Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
262 students
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
265 students
Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
265 students
Burton Church of England Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
Heathcoat Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
267 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bruton Primary School a good school?
Bruton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #270 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bruton Primary School rank in South West?
Bruton Primary School ranks #270 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2671 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bruton Primary School?
Bruton Primary School had 262 students in 2025.
Is Bruton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bruton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Bruton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bruton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.