West Pennard Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Glastonbury, South West BA6 8NT · Somerset
#696 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6609 of 15,697 nationally
About West Pennard Church of England Primary School
West Pennard Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Glastonbury, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 219 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 696th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (81th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 219; capacity filled 104.3%.
There are 8 schools in Glastonbury; West Pennard Church of England Primary School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- 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%
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 West Pennard Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 219
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Pennard Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Millfield Preparatory School
Glastonbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
435 students · 3.3 km away
Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School
Glastonbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students · 3.3 km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
Glastonbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
184 students · 5.2 km away
Butleigh Church of England Primary School
Glastonbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
98 students · 5.4 km away
St Dunstan's School
Glastonbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
529 students · 5.4 km away
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Glastonbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students · 5.5 km away
Coxley Primary School
Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
70 students · 5.7 km away
Millfield School
Street · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
1,276 students · 6.3 km away
Crispin School Academy
Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
978 students · 6.4 km away
Elmhurst Junior School
Street · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
210 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St George's Catholic School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Wellington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
219 students
Laira Green Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
220 students
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
220 students
Watcombe Primary School
Torquay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Pennard Church of England Primary School a good school?
West Pennard Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #696 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 West Pennard Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
West Pennard Church of England Primary School ranks #696 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6609 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Pennard Church of England Primary School?
West Pennard Church of England Primary School had 219 students in 2025.
Is West Pennard Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Pennard Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near West Pennard Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Pennard Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.