Merriott Primary School vs St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 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
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
154 students
| Measure | Merriott Primary School Merriott, South West | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Crewkerne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1337 of 1,695 | #1244 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12115 of 15,697 | #11369 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 126 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Crewkerne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | merriottfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.st-bartholomews.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 30.5).
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 30%).
- •Merriott Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 126.
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 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (34.3 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 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Merriott and Crewkerne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merriott Primary School: 126. St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merriott Primary School and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Merriott Primary School is 1337th of 1,695 and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is 1244th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).