Ashill Community Primary School vs Herne View Church of England Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.7 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
Herne View Church of England Primary
Ilminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Ashill Community Primary School Ilminster, South West | Herne View Church of England Primary Ilminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1180 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 34 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Ilminster | Ilminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashillprimaryschool.org/ | www.herneviewschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 36.9).
- •Ashill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •Ashill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Herne View Church of England Primary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 34.
- •Ashill Community Primary School is a academy school while Herne View Church of England Primary is a local authority 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 Ashill Community Primary School better than Herne View Church of England Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Ashill Community Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 36.9 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 Herne View Church of England Primary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Ilminster and Ilminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashill Community Primary School: 34. Herne View Church of England Primary: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashill Community Primary School and Herne View Church of England Primary rank in South West?
Ashill Community Primary School is unranked and Herne View Church of England Primary is 1180th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).