Ashlands Church of England Primary School vs Merriott Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
Merriott Primary School
Merriott · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
126 students
| Measure | Ashlands Church of England Primary School Crewkerne, South West | Merriott Primary School Merriott, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1357 of 1,695 | #1337 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12322 of 15,697 | #12115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 141 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | Crewkerne | Merriott |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashlandsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | merriottfirstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Merriott Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 29.4).
- •Ashlands Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 30%).
- •Ashlands Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Ashlands Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 126.
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 Ashlands Church of England Primary School better than Merriott Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Merriott Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 29.4 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 Ashlands Church of England Primary School and Merriott Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Crewkerne and Merriott in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashlands Church of England Primary School: 141. Merriott Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashlands Church of England Primary School and Merriott Primary School rank in South West?
Ashlands Church of England Primary School is 1357th of 1,695 and Merriott Primary School is 1337th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).