Kingfisher Primary School vs Preston CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingfisher Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
265 students
Preston CofE Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Kingfisher Primary School Yeovil, South West | Preston CofE Primary School Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #49 of 1,695 | #34 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #597 of 15,697 | #419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 265 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 126.2% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 35% |
| 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 | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingfisherschool.org | www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.8 vs 91.9).
- •Preston CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 91%).
- •Preston CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 25%).
- •Preston CofE Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 265.
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 Kingfisher Primary School better than Preston CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.8 vs 91.9 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 Kingfisher Primary School and Preston CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingfisher Primary School: 265. Preston CofE Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingfisher Primary School and Preston CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Kingfisher Primary School is 49th of 1,695 and Preston CofE Primary School is 34th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).