Norton Hill Primary School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 902 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Hill Primary School
Midsomer Norton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
| Measure | Norton Hill Primary School Midsomer Norton, South West | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 1,695 | #1163 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #329 of 15,697 | #10678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 337 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 53.5% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Midsomer Norton | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nortonhillprimary.com/ | stbenedicts.info/somerset/primary/st-benedicts |
The verdict
- •Norton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 37.7).
- •Norton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 337 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 Norton Hill Primary School better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Hill Primary School ranks higher (94.9 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 Norton Hill Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Midsomer Norton and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Hill Primary School: 337. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Hill Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Norton Hill Primary School is 28th 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).