King's Bruton vs Sexey's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 791 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Bruton
Bruton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
304 students
Sexey's School
Bruton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
633 students
| Measure | King's Bruton Bruton, South West | Sexey's School Bruton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #380 of 402 | #83 of 402 |
| National rank | #3745 of 4,090 | #1030 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 304 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 633 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.1 | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 52.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 72.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.45 | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | 28.0 |
| town | Bruton | Bruton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsbruton.com | www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sexey's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 16.6).
- •Sexey's School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 304.
- •King's Bruton is a independent school while Sexey's School is a academy 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's Bruton better than Sexey's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sexey's School ranks higher (69.9 vs 16.6 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 King's Bruton and Sexey's School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Bruton and Bruton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Bruton: 304. Sexey's School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Bruton and Sexey's School rank in South West?
King's Bruton is 380th of 402 and Sexey's School is 83rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).