Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School Yeovil, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1433 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #13014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 58 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 9% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Yeovil | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.barwickstofordschool.co.uk | www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 6.2).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 9%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is the larger school with 90 students compared with 58.
- •Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is a academy 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 Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas ranks higher (25.9 vs 6.2 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 Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School: 58. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas rank in South West?
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is unranked and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is 1433rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).