Ashcott Primary School vs Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashcott Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Chard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | Ashcott Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1429 of 1,695 | #438 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12987 of 15,697 | #4281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashcott.somerset.sch.uk | www.combestnicholascofeschool.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 26.0).
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 50%).
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
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 Ashcott Primary School better than Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 26.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashcott Primary School and Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashcott Primary School: 117. Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashcott Primary School and Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School rank in South West?
Ashcott Primary School is 1429th of 1,695 and Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is 438th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).