Shipham Church of England First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Winscombe, South West BS25 1TX · Somerset
#11 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#111 of 15,697 nationally
About Shipham Church of England First School
Shipham Church of England First School is a academy primary located in Winscombe, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 82 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 97.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 11th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 82; capacity filled 84.5%.
There are 5 schools in Winscombe; Shipham Church of England First School ranks 1st of 5 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%)3.3%
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 Shipham Church of England First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 82
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Shipham Church of England First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sidcot School
Winscombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
594 students · 1.6 km away
Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 2.1 km away
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Winscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,488 students · 2.5 km away
Sandford Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
131 students · 2.8 km away
Churchill Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 3.0 km away
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 3.5 km away
Burrington Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 3.8 km away
Cheddar First School
Cheddar · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
358 students · 4.3 km away
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students · 4.7 km away
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
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82 students
Dundry Church of England Primary School
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82 students
Clawton Academy
Holsworthy · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
Milton Abbot Primary School
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School
Berkeley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
83 students
Foxhole Learning Academy
St. Austell · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
83 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shipham Church of England First School a good school?
Shipham Church of England First School has a Success Index (England) of 97.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #11 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 Shipham Church of England First School rank in South West?
Shipham Church of England First School ranks #11 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #111 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shipham Church of England First School?
Shipham Church of England First School had 82 students in 2025.
Is Shipham Church of England First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shipham Church of England First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Shipham Church of England First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shipham Church of England First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.