Midsomer Norton Primary School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 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
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
| Measure | Midsomer Norton Primary School Radstock, South West | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #661 of 1,695 | #1163 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6177 of 15,697 | #10678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 256 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 57.1% |
| 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 | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.midsomernortonprimary.co.uk | stbenedicts.info/somerset/primary/st-benedicts |
The verdict
- •Midsomer Norton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 37.7).
- •Midsomer Norton Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 120.
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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Midsomer Norton Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 37.7 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Midsomer Norton Primary School: 256. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Midsomer Norton Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Midsomer Norton Primary School is 661st of 1,695 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 1163rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).