Birchfield Community Primary School vs Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 929 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
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
156 students
| Measure | Birchfield Community Primary School Yeovil, South West | Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1295 of 1,695 | #1056 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11754 of 15,697 | #9737 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 409 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 32.4).
- •Birchfield Community Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 156.
- •Birchfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy 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 Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy ranks higher (41.9 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 Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Community Primary School: 409. Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Community Primary School and Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy rank in South West?
Birchfield Community Primary School is 1295th of 1,695 and Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy is 1056th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).