Mendip Green Primary School vs Priory Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendip Green Primary School
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
617 students
Priory Community School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,486 students
| Measure | Mendip Green Primary School Weston-super-Mare, South West | Priory Community School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1223 of 1,695 | #191 of 402 |
| National rank | #11225 of 15,697 | #1929 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 617 | 1,486 |
| Pupils on roll | 617 | 1,486 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weston-super-Mare | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mendipgreenprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.pcsa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 35.1).
- •Priory Community School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 617.
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 Mendip Green Primary School better than Priory Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Community School ranks higher (50.9 vs 35.1 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 Mendip Green Primary School and Priory Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Weston-super-Mare and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mendip Green Primary School: 617. Priory Community School: 1,486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mendip Green Primary School and Priory Community School rank in South West?
Mendip Green Primary School is 1223rd of 1,695 and Priory Community School is 191st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).