Merriott Primary School vs South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriott Primary School
Merriott · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
126 students
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
South Petherton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
102 students
| Measure | Merriott Primary School Merriott, South West | South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School South Petherton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1337 of 1,695 | #408 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12115 of 15,697 | #4018 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 126 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Merriott | South Petherton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | merriottfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 30.5).
- •Merriott Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 102.
- •Merriott Primary School is a academy school while South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre 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 Merriott Primary School better than South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School?
On the Success Index (England), South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School ranks higher (69.4 vs 30.5 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 Merriott Primary School and South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Merriott and South Petherton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merriott Primary School: 126. South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merriott Primary School and South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School rank in South West?
Merriott Primary School is 1337th of 1,695 and South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is 408th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).