Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School vs Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.8 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
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Chard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Chard, South West | Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #438 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 54 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bucklandstmarycofeprimary.org | www.combestnicholascofeschool.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 54.5).
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 54.
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA 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 Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School ranks higher (67.9 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 Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chard and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School: 54. Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School and Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School rank in South West?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is unranked and Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is 438th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).