St Aldhelms Church School vs St Paul's Church of England VC Junior 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.
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
324 students
| Measure | St Aldhelms Church School Shepton Mallet, South West | St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Shepton Mallet, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #836 of 1,695 | #1171 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7753 of 15,697 | #10743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 176 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 109.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.staldhelms.co.uk/ | www.stpaulsjuniorsomerset.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Aldhelms Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 37.4).
- •St Aldhelms Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 176.
- •St Aldhelms Church School is a academy school while St Paul's Church of England VC 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 St Aldhelms Church School better than St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aldhelms Church School ranks higher (51.0 vs 37.4 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 St Aldhelms Church School and St Paul's Church of England VC Junior 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?
St Aldhelms Church School: 176. St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aldhelms Church School and St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School rank in South West?
St Aldhelms Church School is 836th of 1,695 and St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is 1171st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).