Ashill Community Primary School vs Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashill Community Primary School
Ilminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
34 students
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
54 students
| Measure | Ashill Community Primary School Ilminster, South West | Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 34 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| 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 | Ilminster | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashillprimaryschool.org/ | www.bucklandstmarycofeprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Ashill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 54.5).
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Ashill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 54 students compared with 34.
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 Ashill Community Primary School better than Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashill Community Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 54.5 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 Ashill Community Primary School and Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Ilminster and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashill Community Primary School: 34. Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashill Community Primary School and Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Ashill Community Primary School is unranked and Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).