Horsington Church School vs Wincanton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.1 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
Wincanton Primary School
Wincanton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
| Measure | Horsington Church School Templecombe, South West | Wincanton Primary School Wincanton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1279 of 1,695 | #1014 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11669 of 15,697 | #9413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 93 | 388 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 388 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wincanton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 32.8).
- •Wincanton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 50%).
- •Wincanton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Wincanton Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 93.
- •Horsington Church School is a academy school while Wincanton Primary School is a local authority 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 Horsington Church School better than Wincanton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wincanton Primary School ranks higher (43.5 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 Wincanton Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Templecombe and Wincanton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsington Church School: 93. Wincanton Primary School: 388. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsington Church School and Wincanton Primary School rank in South West?
Horsington Church School is 1279th of 1,695 and Wincanton Primary School is 1014th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).