Shepton Beauchamp 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.
Shepton Beauchamp Church School
Ilminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
23 students
South Petherton Junior School
South Petherton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students
| Measure | Shepton Beauchamp Church School Ilminster, South West | South Petherton Junior School South Petherton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #911 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #8454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 23 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 23 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 31.9% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Ilminster | South Petherton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.southpetherton-jun.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Petherton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 40.8).
- •South Petherton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 43%).
- •Shepton Beauchamp Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •South Petherton Junior School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 23.
- •Shepton Beauchamp 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 Shepton Beauchamp Church School better than South Petherton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), South Petherton Junior School ranks higher (47.9 vs 40.8 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 Shepton Beauchamp Church School and South Petherton Junior School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ilminster and South Petherton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shepton Beauchamp Church School: 23. South Petherton Junior School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shepton Beauchamp Church School and South Petherton Junior School rank in South West?
Shepton Beauchamp Church School is unranked and South Petherton Junior School is 911th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).