Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery vs Old Cleeve Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Watchet · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
173 students
Old Cleeve Church of England First School
Washford · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
127 students
| Measure | Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Watchet, South West | Old Cleeve Church of England First School Washford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1048 of 1,695 | #520 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9693 of 15,697 | #5058 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 173 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 141.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Watchet | Washford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.knightstemplarfirst.co.uk | www.oldcleevecofefirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Cleeve Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 42.1).
- •Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is the larger school with 173 students compared with 127.
- •Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is a local authority school while Old Cleeve Church of England First 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 Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery better than Old Cleeve Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Cleeve Church of England First School ranks higher (63.9 vs 42.1 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 Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery and Old Cleeve Church of England First School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Watchet and Washford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery: 173. Old Cleeve Church of England First School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery and Old Cleeve Church of England First School rank in South West?
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery is 1048th of 1,695 and Old Cleeve Church of England First School is 520th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).