Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 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.
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
128 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Yeovil, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,695 | #1433 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1332 of 15,697 | #13014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 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 | reckleford.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Reckleford Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 25.9).
- •Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is the larger school with 128 students compared with 90.
- •Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is a academy 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 Reckleford Infant School and Nursery better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?
On the Success Index (England), Reckleford Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (85.7 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 Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 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?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery: 128. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reckleford Infant School and Nursery and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas rank in South West?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is 126th 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).