Horsington Church School vs King Arthur's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horsington Church School
Templecombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
King Arthur's School
Wincanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
450 students
| Measure | Horsington Church School Templecombe, South West | King Arthur's School Wincanton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1279 of 1,695 | #282 of 402 |
| National rank | #11669 of 15,697 | #2663 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 93 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Templecombe | Wincanton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horsingtonbwmat.org | www.kingarthurs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Arthur's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 32.8).
- •King Arthur's School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 93.
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 Horsington Church School better than King Arthur's School?
On the Success Index (England), King Arthur's School ranks higher (35.8 vs 32.8 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 Horsington Church School and King Arthur's School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Templecombe and Wincanton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsington Church School: 93. King Arthur's School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsington Church School and King Arthur's School rank in South West?
Horsington Church School is 1279th of 1,695 and King Arthur's School is 282nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).