Herne View Church of England Primary vs St Mary's & St Peter's Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herne View Church of England Primary
Ilminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School
Ilminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
29 students
| Measure | Herne View Church of England Primary Ilminster, South West | St Mary's & St Peter's Church School Ilminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1180 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #10833 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 401 | 29 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 29 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 62.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 24.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Ilminster | Ilminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.herneviewschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Herne View Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 2.7).
- •Herne View Church of England Primary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 29.
- •Herne View Church of England Primary is a local authority school while St Mary's & St Peter's Church 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 Herne View Church of England Primary better than St Mary's & St Peter's Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Herne View Church of England Primary ranks higher (36.9 vs 2.7 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 Herne View Church of England Primary and St Mary's & St Peter's Church School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ilminster and Ilminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne View Church of England Primary: 401. St Mary's & St Peter's Church School: 29. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne View Church of England Primary and St Mary's & St Peter's Church School rank in South West?
Herne View Church of England Primary is 1180th of 1,695 and St Mary's & St Peter's Church School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).