Cheddar First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cheddar, South West BS27 3HN · Somerset
#385 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3859 of 15,697 nationally
About Cheddar First School
Cheddar First School is a academy primary located in Cheddar, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 385th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 358; capacity filled 119.3%.
There are 3 schools in Cheddar; Cheddar First School ranks 2nd 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)13.4%
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 Cheddar First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 358
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 119.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Cheddar First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students · 384 m away
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students · 749 m away
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 2.7 km away
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
Draycott · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
70 students · 2.9 km away
Shipham Church of England First School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
82 students · 4.3 km away
Sidcot School
Winscombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
594 students · 4.8 km away
Weare Academy First School
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
149 students · 4.8 km away
Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 5.6 km away
Burrington Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 6.4 km away
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Westfield Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
358 students
Castle Mead School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
Horfield Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Aloeric Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
St Stephens Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheddar First School a good school?
Cheddar First School has a Success Index (England) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #385 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 Cheddar First School rank in South West?
Cheddar First School ranks #385 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3859 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cheddar First School?
Cheddar First School had 358 students in 2025.
Is Cheddar First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cheddar First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Cheddar First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cheddar First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.