Bruton Primary School vs Castle Cary Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruton Primary School
Bruton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
262 students
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Castle Cary · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Bruton Primary School Bruton, South West | Castle Cary Community Primary School Castle Cary, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,695 | #699 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2671 of 15,697 | #6616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 262 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 10% |
| 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 | Bruton | Castle Cary |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brutonprimary.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Bruton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 56.3).
- •Bruton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Bruton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Bruton Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 177.
- •Bruton Primary School is a local authority school while Castle Cary Community Primary 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 Bruton Primary School better than Castle Cary Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bruton Primary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 56.3 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 Bruton Primary School and Castle Cary Community Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bruton and Castle Cary in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bruton Primary School: 262. Castle Cary Community Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bruton Primary School and Castle Cary Community Primary School rank in South West?
Bruton Primary School is 270th of 1,695 and Castle Cary Community Primary School is 699th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).