Banwell Primary School vs Locking Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banwell Primary School
Banwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Locking Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
386 students
| Measure | Banwell Primary School Banwell, South West | Locking Primary School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 1,695 | #1214 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10294 of 15,697 | #11180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 137 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Banwell | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.banwellprimaryschool.co.uk | www.lockingprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Banwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.3 vs 35.3).
- •Banwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •Banwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Locking Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 137.
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 Banwell Primary School better than Locking Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Banwell Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 35.3 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 Banwell Primary School and Locking Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Banwell and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banwell Primary School: 137. Locking Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banwell Primary School and Locking Primary School rank in South West?
Banwell Primary School is 1120th of 1,695 and Locking Primary School is 1214th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).