Castle Cary Community Primary School vs Ditcheat Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Castle Cary · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
Ditcheat Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Castle Cary Community Primary School Castle Cary, South West | Ditcheat Primary School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #699 of 1,695 | #258 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6616 of 15,697 | #2539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Castle Cary | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.ditcheatprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ditcheat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 56.3).
- •Ditcheat Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •Castle Cary Community Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 89.
- •Castle Cary Community Primary School is a academy school while Ditcheat 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 Castle Cary Community Primary School better than Ditcheat Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditcheat Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 56.3 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 Castle Cary Community Primary School and Ditcheat Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Cary Community Primary School: 177. Ditcheat Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Cary Community Primary School and Ditcheat Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Cary Community Primary School is 699th of 1,695 and Ditcheat Primary School is 258th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).