Avishayes Community Primary School vs Herne View Church of England Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avishayes Community Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Herne View Church of England Primary
Ilminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Avishayes Community Primary School Chard, South West | Herne View Church of England Primary Ilminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,695 | #1180 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14564 of 15,697 | #10833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 45% |
| 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 | Chard | Ilminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.avishayes.co.uk/ | www.herneviewschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Herne View Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 16.0).
- •Avishayes Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 45%).
- •Herne View Church of England Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Herne View Church of England Primary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 199.
- •Avishayes 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 Avishayes Community Primary School better than Herne View Church of England Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Herne View Church of England Primary ranks higher (36.9 vs 16.0 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 Avishayes Community Primary School and Herne View Church of England Primary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Chard and Ilminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avishayes Community Primary School: 199. Herne View Church of England Primary: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avishayes Community Primary School and Herne View Church of England Primary rank in South West?
Avishayes Community Primary School is 1605th of 1,695 and Herne View Church of England Primary is 1180th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).