Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School vs Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School
Radstock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
| Measure | Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School Radstock, South West | Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #730 of 1,695 | #636 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6884 of 15,697 | #6029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Radstock | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chewtonmendipschool.org.uk | www.farringtongurneyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 55.1).
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 84.
- •Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School is a local authority school while Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary 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 Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School better than Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 55.1 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 Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School and Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School: 86. Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School and Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School is 730th of 1,695 and Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is 636th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).