Mary Elton Primary School vs Sherford Vale School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 145 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Elton Primary School
North Somerset · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
| Measure | Mary Elton Primary School North Somerset, South West | Sherford Vale School & Nursery Sherford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 1,695 | #1228 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2689 of 15,697 | #11248 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 347 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 4% |
| 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 | North Somerset | Sherford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.maryeltonschool.org.uk/ | www.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mary Elton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 35.0).
- •Mary Elton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 59%).
- •Mary Elton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
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 Mary Elton Primary School better than Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Mary Elton Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 35.0 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 Mary Elton Primary School and Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
About 145 km in a straight line, between North Somerset and Sherford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mary Elton Primary School: 347. Sherford Vale School & Nursery: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mary Elton Primary School and Sherford Vale School & Nursery rank in South West?
Mary Elton Primary School is 272nd of 1,695 and Sherford Vale School & Nursery is 1228th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).