Countess Gytha Primary School vs Lovington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countess Gytha Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
Lovington Church of England Primary School
Castle Cary · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
| Measure | Countess Gytha Primary School Yeovil, South West | Lovington Church of England Primary School Castle Cary, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #817 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 184 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 119.5% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| 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 | Yeovil | Castle Cary |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.countessgythaprimary.co.uk/ | www.lovingtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Countess Gytha Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 51.5).
- •Countess Gytha Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 35.
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 Countess Gytha Primary School better than Lovington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Countess Gytha Primary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 51.5 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 Countess Gytha Primary School and Lovington Church of England Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Castle Cary in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countess Gytha Primary School: 184. Lovington Church of England Primary School: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countess Gytha Primary School and Lovington Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Countess Gytha Primary School is 80th of 1,695 and Lovington Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).