Castle Primary School vs St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, South West | St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 1,695 | #1192 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11647 of 15,697 | #10940 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Stoke-Sub-Hamdon | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castleprimaryschool.com | www.stmargaretsceva.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School, Tintinhull scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 32.9).
- •St Margaret's School, Tintinhull does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Castle Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 96.
- •Castle Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's School, Tintinhull 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 Primary School better than St Margaret's School, Tintinhull?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School, Tintinhull ranks higher (36.5 vs 32.9 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 Primary School and St Margaret's School, Tintinhull?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-Sub-Hamdon and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 136. St Margaret's School, Tintinhull: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and St Margaret's School, Tintinhull rank in South West?
Castle Primary School is 1276th of 1,695 and St Margaret's School, Tintinhull is 1192nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).