Ditcheat Primary School vs Sexey's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.6 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
Sexey's School
Bruton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
633 students
| Measure | Ditcheat Primary School Shepton Mallet, South West | Sexey's School Bruton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #258 of 1,695 | #83 of 402 |
| National rank | #2539 of 15,697 | #1030 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 89 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.0 |
| town | Shepton Mallet | Bruton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ditcheatprimary.org.uk/ | www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ditcheat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 69.9).
- •Sexey's School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 89.
- •Ditcheat Primary School is a local authority school while Sexey's 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 Sexey's School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditcheat Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 69.9 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 Sexey's School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Shepton Mallet and Bruton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditcheat Primary School: 89. Sexey's School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditcheat Primary School and Sexey's School rank in South West?
Ditcheat Primary School is 258th of 1,695 and Sexey's School is 83rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).