Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School vs Churchstanton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
54 students
Churchstanton Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
78 students
| Measure | Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Chard, South West | Churchstanton Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #425 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4175 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 54 | 78 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 78 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 25% |
| 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 | Chard | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bucklandstmarycofeprimary.org | churchstanton.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Churchstanton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 54.5).
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Churchstanton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
- •Churchstanton Primary School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 54.
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Churchstanton Primary School is a local authority 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 Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School better than Churchstanton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchstanton Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.5 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 Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School and Churchstanton Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Chard and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School: 54. Churchstanton Primary School: 78. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School and Churchstanton Primary School rank in South West?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is unranked and Churchstanton Primary School is 425th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).