Horsington Church School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.4 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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
Wincanton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Horsington Church School Templecombe, South West | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Wincanton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1279 of 1,695 | #1195 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11669 of 15,697 | #10985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 93 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 72.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Templecombe | Wincanton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horsingtonbwmat.org | www.ourladyofmtcarmelschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 32.8).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary is the larger school with 107 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary ranks higher (36.3 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Templecombe and Wincanton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsington Church School: 93. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsington Church School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary rank in South West?
Horsington Church School is 1279th of 1,695 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary is 1195th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).