Bowlish Infant School vs St Aldhelms Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowlish Infant School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
114 students
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | Bowlish Infant School Shepton Mallet, South West | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 1,695 | #836 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4149 of 15,697 | #7753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 114 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Shepton Mallet | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bowlishinfantschool.org.uk | www.staldhelms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowlish Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 51.0).
- •St Aldhelms Church School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 114.
- •Bowlish Infant School is a local authority school while St Aldhelms 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 Bowlish Infant School better than St Aldhelms Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowlish Infant School ranks higher (68.6 vs 51.0 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 Bowlish Infant School and St Aldhelms Church School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Shepton Mallet and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowlish Infant School: 114. St Aldhelms Church School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowlish Infant School and St Aldhelms Church School rank in South West?
Bowlish Infant School is 420th of 1,695 and St Aldhelms Church School is 836th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).