Chilthorne Domer Church School vs Preston School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilthorne Domer Church School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Preston School Academy
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,003 students
| Measure | Chilthorne Domer Church School Yeovil, South West | Preston School Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1194 of 1,695 | #158 of 402 |
| National rank | #10974 of 15,697 | #1729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 146 | 1,003 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 1,003 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chilthornedomerchurchschool.co.uk | www.prestonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 36.3).
- •Preston School Academy is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 146.
- •Chilthorne Domer Church School is a local authority school while Preston School Academy 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 Chilthorne Domer Church School better than Preston School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Preston School Academy ranks higher (54.8 vs 36.3 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 Chilthorne Domer Church School and Preston School Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilthorne Domer Church School: 146. Preston School Academy: 1,003. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilthorne Domer Church School and Preston School Academy rank in South West?
Chilthorne Domer Church School is 1194th of 1,695 and Preston School Academy is 158th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).