Norton Sub Hamdon Church School vs South Petherton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.4 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 Junior School
South Petherton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students
| Measure | Norton Sub Hamdon Church School Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, South West | South Petherton Junior School South Petherton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #906 of 1,695 | #911 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8431 of 15,697 | #8454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 63 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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.southpetherton-jun.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.0 vs 47.9).
- •South Petherton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Norton Sub Hamdon Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •South Petherton Junior School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 63.
- •Norton Sub Hamdon Church School is a academy school while South Petherton Junior 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 Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Norton Sub Hamdon Church School and South Petherton Junior School?
About 3.4 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 Junior School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Sub Hamdon Church School and South Petherton Junior School rank in South West?
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School is 906th of 1,695 and South Petherton Junior School is 911th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).