Oakhill Church School vs St Aldhelms Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakhill Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | Oakhill Church School Radstock, South West | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #999 of 1,695 | #836 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9236 of 15,697 | #7753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 109 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 5% |
| 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 | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oakhillchurchschool.co.uk | www.staldhelms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aldhelms Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 44.2).
- •St Aldhelms Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 53%).
- •Oakhill Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •St Aldhelms Church School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 109.
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 Oakhill Church School better than St Aldhelms Church School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aldhelms Church School ranks higher (51.0 vs 44.2 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 Oakhill Church School and St Aldhelms Church School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakhill Church School: 109. St Aldhelms Church School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakhill Church School and St Aldhelms Church School rank in South West?
Oakhill Church School is 999th of 1,695 and St Aldhelms Church School is 836th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).