Berkley Church of England First School vs Springmead Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkley Church of England First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
49 students
Springmead Preparatory School
Somerset · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
| Measure | Berkley Church of England First School Frome, South West | Springmead Preparatory School Somerset, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 49 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Frome | Somerset |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkleyschool.co.uk | www.springmead.com |
The verdict
- •Springmead Preparatory School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 49.
- •Berkley Church of England First School is a local authority school while Springmead Preparatory School is a independent 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 Berkley Church of England First School better than Springmead Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berkley Church of England First School and Springmead Preparatory School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Frome and Somerset in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkley Church of England First School: 49. Springmead Preparatory School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkley Church of England First School and Springmead Preparatory School rank in South West?
Berkley Church of England First School is unranked and Springmead Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).