Bruton Primary School vs Ditcheat Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.8 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
Ditcheat Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Bruton Primary School Bruton, South West | Ditcheat Primary School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,695 | #258 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2671 of 15,697 | #2539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 262 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 80% |
| 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 | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brutonprimary.org.uk | www.ditcheatprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (76.9 vs 77.6).
- •Ditcheat Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •Bruton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Bruton Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 89.
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 Ditcheat Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bruton Primary School and Ditcheat Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bruton and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bruton Primary School: 262. Ditcheat Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bruton Primary School and Ditcheat Primary School rank in South West?
Bruton Primary School is 270th of 1,695 and Ditcheat Primary School is 258th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).