Locking Primary School vs Worle Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locking Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
386 students
Worle Community School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,244 students
| Measure | Locking Primary School Weston-Super-Mare, South West | Worle Community School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1214 of 1,695 | #261 of 402 |
| National rank | #11180 of 15,697 | #2514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 386 | 1,244 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 1,244 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weston-Super-Mare | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lockingprimaryschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Worle Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 35.3).
- •Worle Community School is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 386.
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 Locking Primary School better than Worle Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Worle Community School ranks higher (38.9 vs 35.3 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 Locking Primary School and Worle Community School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Weston-Super-Mare and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Locking Primary School: 386. Worle Community School: 1,244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Locking Primary School and Worle Community School rank in South West?
Locking Primary School is 1214th of 1,695 and Worle Community School is 261st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).