Churchstanton Primary School vs Hemyock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchstanton Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
78 students
Hemyock Primary School
Cullompton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
| Measure | Churchstanton Primary School Taunton, South West | Hemyock Primary School Cullompton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 1,695 | #754 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4175 of 15,697 | #7100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 78 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 78 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 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 | Taunton | Cullompton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | churchstanton.somerset.sch.uk | www.hemyock-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Churchstanton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 54.0).
- •Hemyock Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Churchstanton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 3%).
- •Hemyock Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 78.
- •Churchstanton Primary School is a local authority school while Hemyock 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 Churchstanton Primary School better than Hemyock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchstanton Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.0 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 Churchstanton Primary School and Hemyock Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Cullompton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchstanton Primary School: 78. Hemyock Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchstanton Primary School and Hemyock Primary School rank in South West?
Churchstanton Primary School is 425th of 1,695 and Hemyock Primary School is 754th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).