Castle Cary Community Primary School vs North Cadbury Church of England 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
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
| Measure | Castle Cary Community Primary School Castle Cary, South West | North Cadbury Church of England Primary School Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #699 of 1,695 | #103 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6616 of 15,697 | #1079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 177 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.northcadburyprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •North Cadbury Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 56.3).
- •North Cadbury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 68%).
- •North Cadbury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Castle Cary Community Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 100.
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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Cadbury Church of England Primary School ranks higher (87.7 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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Castle Cary and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Cary Community Primary School: 177. North Cadbury Church of England Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Cary Community Primary School and North Cadbury Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Cary Community Primary School is 699th of 1,695 and North Cadbury Church of England Primary School is 103rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).