Croscombe Church of England Primary School vs Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
42 students
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
186 students
| Measure | Croscombe Church of England Primary School Wells, South West | Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #750 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #7054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 42 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 42 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 118.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wells | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | croscombeprimary.co.uk/ | www.sheptonmalletinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 43.1).
- •Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery is the larger school with 186 students compared with 42.
- •Croscombe Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery is a local authority 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 Croscombe Church of England Primary School better than Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery ranks higher (54.3 vs 43.1 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 Croscombe Church of England Primary School and Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wells and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croscombe Church of England Primary School: 42. Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croscombe Church of England Primary School and Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery rank in South West?
Croscombe Church of England Primary School is unranked and Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery is 750th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).