Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School vs Ilchester Community 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.
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Somerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Ilchester Community School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
322 students
| Measure | Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School Somerton, South West | Ilchester Community School Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #859 of 1,695 | #313 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8009 of 15,697 | #3201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 89 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Somerton | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.charltonmackrellschool.org.uk | www.ilchestercommunityprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Ilchester Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 49.9).
- •Ilchester Community School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 89.
- •Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Ilchester Community School is a academy 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 Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School better than Ilchester Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Ilchester Community School ranks higher (73.8 vs 49.9 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 Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School and Ilchester Community School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Somerton and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School: 89. Ilchester Community School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School and Ilchester Community School rank in South West?
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School is 859th of 1,695 and Ilchester Community School is 313th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).