Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School vs St Vigor & St John Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 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
St Vigor & St John Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
211 students
| Measure | Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School Radstock, South West | St Vigor & St John Church School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #730 of 1,695 | #642 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6884 of 15,697 | #6084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 86 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 1.2% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chewtonmendipschool.org.uk | www.stvigorandstjohnschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Vigor & St John Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 55.1).
- •St Vigor & St John Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 60%).
- •Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Vigor & St John Church School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 86.
- •Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School is a local authority school while St Vigor & St John Church 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 St Vigor & St John Church School?
On the Success Index (England), St Vigor & St John Church School ranks higher (58.9 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 St Vigor & St John Church School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School: 86. St Vigor & St John Church School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School and St Vigor & St John Church School rank in South West?
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School is 730th of 1,695 and St Vigor & St John Church School is 642nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).