St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Writhlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 287 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
165 students
Writhlington School
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
894 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Radstock, South West | Writhlington School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1662 of 1,695 | #311 of 402 |
| National rank | #15123 of 15,697 | #2959 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 165 | 894 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 894 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 57.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.1 |
| town | Radstock | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmaryswrithlington.co.uk | www.writhlington.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Writhlington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 11.3).
- •Writhlington School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 165.
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Writhlington School?
On the Success Index (England), Writhlington School ranks higher (30.2 vs 11.3 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School and Writhlington School?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 165. Writhlington School: 894. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Writhlington School rank in South West?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1662nd of 1,695 and Writhlington School is 311th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).