Somerset Studio School vs St Nicholas Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Studio School
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
152 students
St Nicholas Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Somerset Studio School Radstock, South West | St Nicholas Church School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 402 | #1565 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3550 of 4,090 | #14056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 152 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60.8% | 41.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 31.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Radstock | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.somersetstudioschool.com | www.stnicholasprimaryradstock.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.9 vs 19.6).
- •St Nicholas Church School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 152.
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 Somerset Studio School better than St Nicholas Church School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Somerset Studio School and St Nicholas Church School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Somerset Studio School: 152. St Nicholas Church School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Somerset Studio School and St Nicholas Church School rank in South West?
Somerset Studio School is 361st of 402 and St Nicholas Church School is 1565th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).