Midsomer Norton Primary School vs Paulton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midsomer Norton Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
Paulton Infant School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
148 students
| Measure | Midsomer Norton Primary School Radstock, South West | Paulton Infant School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #661 of 1,695 | #435 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6177 of 15,697 | #4271 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 256 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Radstock | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.midsomernortonprimary.co.uk | www.paultoninfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Paulton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 58.4).
- •Midsomer Norton Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 148.
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 Midsomer Norton Primary School better than Paulton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Paulton Infant School ranks higher (68.0 vs 58.4 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 Midsomer Norton Primary School and Paulton Infant School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Midsomer Norton Primary School: 256. Paulton Infant School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Midsomer Norton Primary School and Paulton Infant School rank in South West?
Midsomer Norton Primary School is 661st of 1,695 and Paulton Infant School is 435th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).