King Arthur's School vs Wincanton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 926 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Arthur's School
Wincanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
450 students
Wincanton Primary School
Wincanton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
| Measure | King Arthur's School Wincanton, South West | Wincanton Primary School Wincanton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 402 | #1014 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2663 of 4,090 | #9413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 450 | 388 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 388 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wincanton | Wincanton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingarthurs.org.uk | www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wincanton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 35.8).
- •King Arthur's School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 388.
- •King Arthur's 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 King Arthur's School better than Wincanton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wincanton Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 35.8 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 King Arthur's School and Wincanton Primary School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Wincanton and Wincanton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Arthur's School: 450. Wincanton Primary School: 388. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Arthur's School and Wincanton Primary School rank in South West?
King Arthur's School is 282nd of 402 and Wincanton Primary School is 1014th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).