Norton Sub Hamdon Church School vs South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
South Petherton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
102 students
| Measure | Norton Sub Hamdon Church School Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, South West | South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School South Petherton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #906 of 1,695 | #408 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8431 of 15,697 | #4018 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 63 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Stoke-Sub-Hamdon | South Petherton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nortonandwestchinnockschools.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 48.0).
- •South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 63.
- •Norton Sub Hamdon Church 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 Norton Sub Hamdon Church 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 48.0 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 Sub Hamdon Church School and South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Stoke-Sub-Hamdon and South Petherton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School: 63. South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Sub Hamdon Church School and South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School rank in South West?
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School is 906th 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).