Kingfisher Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 39 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Kingfisher Primary School Yeovil, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Burnham-on-Sea, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 1,695 | #542 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #597 of 15,697 | #5226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 126.2% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 17% |
| 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 | Burnham-on-Sea |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingfisherschool.org | www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingfisher Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 63.1).
- •Kingfisher Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 66%).
- •Kingfisher Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 17%).
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingfisher Primary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 63.1 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Burnham-on-Sea in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingfisher Primary School: 265. St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingfisher Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
Kingfisher Primary School is 49th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 542nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).