Castle Primary School vs Stanchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Stanchester Academy
Stoke-sub-Hamdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
829 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, South West | Stanchester Academy Stoke-sub-Hamdon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 1,695 | #172 of 402 |
| National rank | #11647 of 15,697 | #1820 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 136 | 829 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 829 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-Sub-Hamdon | Stoke-sub-Hamdon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castleprimaryschool.com | stanchester-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanchester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 32.9).
- •Stanchester Academy is the larger school with 829 students compared with 136.
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 Stanchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Stanchester Academy ranks higher (53.2 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 Stanchester Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stoke-Sub-Hamdon and Stoke-sub-Hamdon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 136. Stanchester Academy: 829. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Stanchester Academy rank in South West?
Castle Primary School is 1276th of 1,695 and Stanchester Academy is 172nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).