Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School vs Neroche Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 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
Neroche Primary School
Ilminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
| Measure | Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Chard, South West | Neroche Primary School Ilminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #119 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 54 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 28% |
| 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 | Ilminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bucklandstmarycofeprimary.org | www.neroche.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Neroche Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 54.5).
- •Neroche Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 71%).
- •Neroche Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 0%).
- •Neroche Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 54.
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 Neroche Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Neroche Primary School ranks higher (86.4 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 Neroche Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Chard and Ilminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School: 54. Neroche Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School and Neroche Primary School rank in South West?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is unranked and Neroche Primary School is 119th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).