Birchfield Community Primary School vs Buckler's Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 583 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Community Primary School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
409 students
Buckler's Mead School
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
812 students
| Measure | Birchfield Community Primary School Yeovil, South West | Buckler's Mead School Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1295 of 1,695 | #224 of 402 |
| National rank | #11754 of 15,697 | #2164 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 409 | 812 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 812 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | bucklersmead.com |
The verdict
- •Buckler's Mead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 32.4).
- •Buckler's Mead School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 409.
- •Birchfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while Buckler's Mead School 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 Birchfield Community Primary School better than Buckler's Mead School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckler's Mead School ranks higher (46.0 vs 32.4 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 Birchfield Community Primary School and Buckler's Mead School?
About 583 m in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Community Primary School: 409. Buckler's Mead School: 812. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Community Primary School and Buckler's Mead School rank in South West?
Birchfield Community Primary School is 1295th of 1,695 and Buckler's Mead School is 224th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).