Hinton St George Church of England Primary School vs Merriott Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School
Hinton St George · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Merriott Primary School
Merriott · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
126 students
| Measure | Hinton St George Church of England Primary School Hinton St George, South West | Merriott Primary School Merriott, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1151 of 1,695 | #1337 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10566 of 15,697 | #12115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 90 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Hinton St George | Merriott |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hinton-st-george.somerset.sch.uk | merriottfirstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hinton St George Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 30.5).
- •Hinton St George Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 30%).
- •Merriott Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Merriott Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 90.
- •Hinton St George Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Merriott 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 Hinton St George Church of England Primary School better than Merriott Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hinton St George Church of England Primary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 30.5 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 Hinton St George Church of England Primary School and Merriott Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hinton St George and Merriott in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School: 90. Merriott Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hinton St George Church of England Primary School and Merriott Primary School rank in South West?
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School is 1151st of 1,695 and Merriott Primary School is 1337th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).