King's Bruton vs Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.6 km 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
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students
| Measure | King's Bruton Bruton, South West | Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 402 | #743 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3745 of 4,090 | #6968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 304 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 161 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | – |
| town | Bruton | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsbruton.com | www.uptonnoble.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 16.6).
- •King's Bruton is the larger school with 304 students compared with 161.
- •King's Bruton is a independent school while Upton Noble CofE VC 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's Bruton better than Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (54.7 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 Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bruton and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Bruton: 304. Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Bruton and Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School rank in South West?
King's Bruton is 380th of 402 and Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is 743rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).