Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery vs St Aldhelms Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
186 students
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Shepton Mallet, South West | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #750 of 1,695 | #836 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7054 of 15,697 | #7753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 186 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Shepton Mallet | Shepton Mallet |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sheptonmalletinfants.co.uk | www.staldhelms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 51.0).
- •Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery is the larger school with 186 students compared with 176.
- •Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery is a local authority school while St Aldhelms Church School 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 Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery better than St Aldhelms Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery ranks higher (54.3 vs 51.0 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 Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery and St Aldhelms Church School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Shepton Mallet and Shepton Mallet in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery: 186. St Aldhelms Church School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery and St Aldhelms Church School rank in South West?
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery is 750th 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).