Wedmore First School Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wedmore, South West BS28 4BS · Somerset
#251 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2445 of 15,697 nationally
About Wedmore First School Academy
Wedmore First School Academy is a academy primary school located in Wedmore, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 193 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 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 251st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 193; capacity filled 91.9%.
There are 2 schools in Wedmore; Wedmore First School Academy ranks 1st of 2 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%)10.9%
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 Wedmore First School Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 193
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Wedmore First School Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Wedmore · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
595 students · 1.5 km away
Weare Academy First School
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
149 students · 5.9 km away
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
Draycott · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
70 students · 6.1 km away
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students · 6.3 km away
Cheddar First School
Cheddar · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
358 students · 6.6 km away
Meare Village Primary School
Glastonbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 6.6 km away
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students · 6.6 km away
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
158 students · 6.7 km away
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 6.9 km away
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
St Thomas Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
193 students
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
Yeo Valley Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wedmore First School Academy a good school?
Wedmore First School Academy has a Success Index (England) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #251 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 Wedmore First School Academy rank in South West?
Wedmore First School Academy ranks #251 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2445 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wedmore First School Academy?
Wedmore First School Academy had 193 students in 2025.
Is Wedmore First School Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Wedmore First School Academy is classified as a primary school covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Wedmore First School Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wedmore First School Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.