Beer Church of England Primary School vs Shute Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beer Church of England Primary School
Seaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Shute Community Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
| Measure | Beer Church of England Primary School Seaton, South West | Shute Community Primary School Axminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #710 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #6681 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 51.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Seaton | Axminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beer-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.shute-primary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Beer Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 53.6).
- •Shute Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •Beer Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Beer Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 46.
- •Beer Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Shute Community Primary School 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 Beer Church of England Primary School better than Shute Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beer Church of England Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 53.6 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 Beer Church of England Primary School and Shute Community Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Seaton and Axminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beer Church of England Primary School: 94. Shute Community Primary School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beer Church of England Primary School and Shute Community Primary School rank in South West?
Beer Church of England Primary School is 710th of 1,695 and Shute Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).