All Hallows School vs St Aldhelms Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
201 students
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | All Hallows School Shepton Mallet, South West | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #836 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #7753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 176 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shepton Mallet | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.allhallowsschool.co.uk | www.staldhelms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •All Hallows School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 176.
- •All Hallows School is a independent school while St Aldhelms Church School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Hallows School better than St Aldhelms Church School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are All Hallows School and St Aldhelms Church School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Shepton Mallet and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Hallows School: 201. St Aldhelms Church School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Hallows School and St Aldhelms Church School rank in South West?
All Hallows School is unranked and St Aldhelms Church School is 836th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).