Horrington Primary School vs Wells Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.6 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
Wells Cathedral School
Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
670 students
| Measure | Horrington Primary School Wells, South West | Wells Cathedral School Wells, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1247 of 1,695 | #362 of 402 |
| National rank | #11400 of 15,697 | #3554 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 100 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 13% | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Wells | Wells |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horringtonprimary.co.uk/ | wells.cathedral.school |
The verdict
- •Horrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 19.9).
- •Wells Cathedral School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 100.
- •Horrington Primary School is a academy school while Wells Cathedral School is a independent 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 Horrington Primary School better than Wells Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (England), Horrington Primary School ranks higher (34.1 vs 19.9 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 Horrington Primary School and Wells Cathedral School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wells and Wells in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horrington Primary School: 100. Wells Cathedral School: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horrington Primary School and Wells Cathedral School rank in South West?
Horrington Primary School is 1247th of 1,695 and Wells Cathedral School is 362nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).