Churchill Academy & Sixth Form vs Priory Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Winscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,488 students
Priory Community School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,486 students
| Measure | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Winscombe, South West | Priory Community School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 402 | #191 of 402 |
| National rank | #988 of 4,090 | #1929 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,488 | 1,486 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,488 | 1,486 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.4% | 36.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Winscombe | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.churchill-academy.org/ | www.pcsa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Churchill Academy & Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 50.9).
- •Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 1,486.
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 Churchill Academy & Sixth Form better than Priory Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchill Academy & Sixth Form ranks higher (70.8 vs 50.9 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 Churchill Academy & Sixth Form and Priory Community School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Winscombe and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form: 1,488. Priory Community School: 1,486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchill Academy & Sixth Form and Priory Community School rank in South West?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is 79th of 402 and Priory Community School is 191st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).