Maiden Beech Academy vs Wadham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden Beech Academy
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Wadham School
Crewkerne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
763 students
| Measure | Maiden Beech Academy Crewkerne, South West | Wadham School Crewkerne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #726 of 1,695 | #226 of 402 |
| National rank | #6864 of 15,697 | #2181 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 102 | 763 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 763 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 24.3% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewkerne | Crewkerne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.maidenbeechprimary.org | www.wadhamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Maiden Beech Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 45.8).
- •Wadham School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 102.
- •Maiden Beech Academy is a academy school while Wadham 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 Maiden Beech Academy better than Wadham School?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Beech Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 45.8 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 Maiden Beech Academy and Wadham School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Crewkerne and Crewkerne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maiden Beech Academy: 102. Wadham School: 763. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maiden Beech Academy and Wadham School rank in South West?
Maiden Beech Academy is 726th of 1,695 and Wadham School is 226th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).