Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School vs St Vigor & St John Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School
Radstock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
133 students
St Vigor & St John Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
211 students
| Measure | Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School Radstock, South West | St Vigor & St John Church School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #412 of 1,695 | #642 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4045 of 15,697 | #6084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 133 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| 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 | Radstock | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishophenderson.co.uk | www.stvigorandstjohnschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 58.9).
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 72%).
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •St Vigor & St John Church School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 133.
- •Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Vigor & St John Church 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 Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School better than St Vigor & St John Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 58.9 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 Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School and St Vigor & St John Church School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School: 133. St Vigor & St John Church School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School and St Vigor & St John Church School rank in South West?
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School is 412th of 1,695 and St Vigor & St John Church School is 642nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).