Castle Batch Primary School vs Priory Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 884 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Batch Primary School
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
Priory Community School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,486 students
| Measure | Castle Batch Primary School Weston-super-Mare, South West | Priory Community School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,695 | #191 of 402 |
| National rank | #7766 of 15,697 | #1929 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 484 | 1,486 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 1,486 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.6% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weston-super-Mare | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castlebatch.n-somerset.sch.uk | www.pcsa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.9 vs 50.9).
- •Priory Community School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 484.
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 Castle Batch Primary School better than Priory Community 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 Castle Batch Primary School and Priory Community School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Weston-super-Mare and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Batch Primary School: 484. Priory Community School: 1,486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Batch Primary School and Priory Community School rank in South West?
Castle Batch Primary School is 837th of 1,695 and Priory Community School is 191st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).