Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
156 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy Yeovil, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1056 of 1,695 | #1433 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9737 of 15,697 | #13014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 156 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Yeovil | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 25.9).
- •Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 156 students compared with 90.
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 Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
On the Success Index (England), Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy ranks higher (41.9 vs 25.9 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 Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy: 156. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas rank in South West?
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy is 1056th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is 1433rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).