Ditcheat Primary School vs Evercreech Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ditcheat Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
198 students
| Measure | Ditcheat Primary School Shepton Mallet, South West | Evercreech Church of England Primary School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 1,695 | #905 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2539 of 15,697 | #8425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 89 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Shepton Mallet | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ditcheatprimary.org.uk/ | www.evercreechprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ditcheat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 48.0).
- •Evercreech Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 89.
- •Ditcheat Primary School is a local authority school while Evercreech Church of England 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 Ditcheat Primary School better than Evercreech Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditcheat Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 48.0 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 Ditcheat Primary School and Evercreech Church of England Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Shepton Mallet and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditcheat Primary School: 89. Evercreech Church of England Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditcheat Primary School and Evercreech Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Ditcheat Primary School is 258th of 1,695 and Evercreech Church of England Primary School is 905th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).