Horrington Primary School vs The Blue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horrington Primary School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
The Blue School
Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,362 students
| Measure | Horrington Primary School Wells, South West | The Blue School Wells, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1247 of 1,695 | #86 of 402 |
| National rank | #11400 of 15,697 | #1063 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 100 | 1,362 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 1,362 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Wells | Wells |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horringtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Blue School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 34.1).
- •The Blue School is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 100.
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 Horrington Primary School better than The Blue School?
On the Success Index (England), The Blue School ranks higher (69.0 vs 34.1 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 Horrington Primary School and The Blue School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wells and Wells in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horrington Primary School: 100. The Blue School: 1,362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horrington Primary School and The Blue School rank in South West?
Horrington Primary School is 1247th of 1,695 and The Blue School is 86th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).