Ilsham Church of England Academy vs St Aldhelms Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 107 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | Ilsham Church of England Academy Torquay, South West | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 1,695 | #836 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #789 of 15,697 | #7753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 5% |
| 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 | Torquay | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | ilsham-lap.co.uk/ | www.staldhelms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ilsham Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 51.0).
- •Ilsham Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 64%).
- •Ilsham Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 5%).
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 Ilsham Church of England Academy better than St Aldhelms Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Ilsham Church of England Academy ranks higher (90.1 vs 51.0 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 Ilsham Church of England Academy and St Aldhelms Church School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilsham Church of England Academy: 176. St Aldhelms Church School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilsham Church of England Academy and St Aldhelms Church School rank in South West?
Ilsham Church of England Academy is 76th of 1,695 and St Aldhelms Church School is 836th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).