Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
336 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
| Measure | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1287 of 1,695 | #1418 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11704 of 15,697 | #12858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 336 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 49.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.yetminster.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 26.8).
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 31%).
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 99.
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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School better than St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School ranks higher (32.7 vs 26.8 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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School: 336. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is 1287th of 1,695 and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 1418th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).