Sandford Primary School vs Shipham Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandford Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
131 students
Shipham Church of England First School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
82 students
| Measure | Sandford Primary School Winscombe, South West | Shipham Church of England First School Winscombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #291 of 1,695 | #11 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2888 of 15,697 | #111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 131 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Winscombe | Winscombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sandfordprimary.org | shiphamfirstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shipham Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 75.6).
- •Sandford Primary School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 82.
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 Sandford Primary School better than Shipham Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Shipham Church of England First School ranks higher (97.9 vs 75.6 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 Sandford Primary School and Shipham Church of England First School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Winscombe and Winscombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandford Primary School: 131. Shipham Church of England First School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandford Primary School and Shipham Church of England First School rank in South West?
Sandford Primary School is 291st of 1,695 and Shipham Church of England First School is 11th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).