Kilmington Primary School vs Shute Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilmington Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
Shute Community Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
| Measure | Kilmington Primary School Axminster, South West | Shute Community Primary School Axminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1235 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #11309 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 72 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 51.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Axminster | Axminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kilmington-primary.org.uk | www.shute-primary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shute Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 34.6).
- •Shute Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 38%).
- •Kilmington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Kilmington Primary School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 46.
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 Kilmington Primary School better than Shute Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shute Community Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 34.6 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 Kilmington Primary School and Shute Community Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Axminster and Axminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kilmington Primary School: 72. Shute Community Primary School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kilmington Primary School and Shute Community Primary School rank in South West?
Kilmington Primary School is 1235th of 1,695 and Shute Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).