Ilchester Community School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Yeovil, South West BA22 8JL · Somerset
#313 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3201 of 15,697 nationally
About Ilchester Community School
Ilchester Community School is a academy primary located in Yeovil, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 322 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 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 313th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 322; capacity filled 89.7%.
There are 26 schools in Yeovil; Ilchester Community School ranks 7th of 25 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%)12.3%
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 Ilchester Community School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 322
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Ilchester Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Somerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 4.5 km away
Chilthorne Domer Church School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 4.8 km away
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students · 4.9 km away
Long Sutton CofE Primary School
Langport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 5.5 km away
Ash Church of England Primary School
Martock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
129 students · 5.8 km away
King Ina Church of England Academy
Somerton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
343 students · 6.6 km away
Keinton Mandeville Primary School
Somerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students · 7.2 km away
Stanchester Academy
Stoke-sub-Hamdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
829 students · 7.2 km away
Preston CofE Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 7.2 km away
Countess Gytha Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Trenance Learning Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
321 students
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
320 students
Woodlands Park Primary School
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
Bodriggy Academy
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
Ocean Academy Poole
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ilchester Community School a good school?
Ilchester Community School has a Success Index (England) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #313 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 Ilchester Community School rank in South West?
Ilchester Community School ranks #313 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3201 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ilchester Community School?
Ilchester Community School had 322 students in 2025.
Is Ilchester Community School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ilchester Community School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Ilchester Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ilchester Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.