Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School vs The Kings of Wessex Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Wedmore · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
595 students
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students
| Measure | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School Wedmore, South West | The Kings of Wessex Academy Cheddar, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #57 of 402 | #75 of 402 |
| National rank | #740 of 4,090 | #954 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 595 | 1,043 |
| Pupils on roll | 595 | 1,043 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Wedmore | Cheddar |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hughsexey.com/ | www.kowessex.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 71.6).
- •The Kings of Wessex Academy is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 595.
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 Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School better than The Kings of Wessex Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School ranks higher (76.2 vs 71.6 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 Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School and The Kings of Wessex Academy?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Wedmore and Cheddar in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School: 595. The Kings of Wessex Academy: 1,043. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School and The Kings of Wessex Academy rank in South West?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is 57th of 402 and The Kings of Wessex Academy is 75th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).