St John's Church of England Primary School vs West Buckland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Primary School
Wellington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
219 students
West Buckland Primary School
Wellington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
135 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Wellington, South West | West Buckland Primary School Wellington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1350 of 1,695 | #801 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12267 of 15,697 | #7486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 219 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | – | 128.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Wellington | Wellington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjohnscofeprimary.co.uk | www.westbucklandprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •West Buckland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 29.7).
- •West Buckland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •West Buckland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 135.
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while West Buckland Primary 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 St John's Church of England Primary School better than West Buckland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Buckland Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 29.7 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 John's Church of England Primary School and West Buckland Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wellington and Wellington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Primary School: 219. West Buckland Primary School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and West Buckland Primary School rank in South West?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 1350th of 1,695 and West Buckland Primary School is 801st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).