Leweston School vs Mount Kelly
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 120 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leweston School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
577 students
Mount Kelly
Tavistock · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
561 students
| Measure | Leweston School Sherborne, South West | Mount Kelly Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 402 | #386 of 402 |
| National rank | #2938 of 4,090 | #3814 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 577 | 561 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 561 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 22.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | 1.96 |
| A level points per entry | 36.8 | 34.9 |
| town | Sherborne | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leweston.co.uk | www.mountkelly.com |
The verdict
- •Leweston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 14.8).
- •Leweston School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 561.
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 Leweston School better than Mount Kelly?
On the Success Index (England), Leweston School ranks higher (30.5 vs 14.8 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 Leweston School and Mount Kelly?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leweston School: 577. Mount Kelly: 561. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leweston School and Mount Kelly rank in South West?
Leweston School is 307th of 402 and Mount Kelly is 386th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).