East Coker Community Primary School vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Coker Community Primary School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
| Measure | East Coker Community Primary School Yeovil, South West | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #738 of 1,695 | #1418 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6933 of 15,697 | #12858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 49.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.eastcokerschool.co.uk | www.yetminster.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Coker Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 26.8).
- •East Coker Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 31%).
- •East Coker Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •East Coker Community Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 99.
- •East Coker Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Andrew's 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 East Coker Community Primary School better than St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), East Coker Community Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 26.8 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 East Coker Community Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Coker Community Primary School: 199. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Coker Community Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
East Coker Community Primary School is 738th of 1,695 and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 1418th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).