St Benedict's Catholic Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
St John's CofE Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Radstock, South West | St John's CofE Primary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1163 of 1,695 | #732 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10678 of 15,697 | #6893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 120 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Radstock | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | stbenedicts.info/somerset/primary/st-benedicts | www.stjohnsmsn.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 37.7).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 120.
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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 37.7 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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 120. St John's CofE Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 1163rd of 1,695 and St John's CofE Primary School is 732nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).