Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School vs Holyrood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Chard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Holyrood Academy
Chard · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,282 students
| Measure | Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Chard, South West | Holyrood Academy Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #438 of 1,695 | #294 of 402 |
| National rank | #4281 of 15,697 | #2722 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 117 | 1,282 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 1,282 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Chard | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.combestnicholascofeschool.uk/ | www.holyroodacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 34.5).
- •Holyrood Academy is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 117.
- •Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is a local authority school while Holyrood 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 Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School better than Holyrood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 34.5 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 Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School and Holyrood Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chard and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School: 117. Holyrood Academy: 1,282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School and Holyrood Academy rank in South West?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is 438th of 1,695 and Holyrood Academy is 294th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).