Weare Academy First School vs Winscombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Weare Academy First School
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
149 students
Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Weare Academy First School Axbridge, South West | Winscombe Primary School Winscombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #250 of 1,695 | #383 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2444 of 15,697 | #3853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 149 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Axbridge | Winscombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.weareacademy.co.uk | www.winscombeprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Weare Academy First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 70.4).
- •Winscombe Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 149.
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 Weare Academy First School better than Winscombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Weare Academy First School ranks higher (78.2 vs 70.4 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 Weare Academy First School and Winscombe Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Axbridge and Winscombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Weare Academy First School: 149. Winscombe Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Weare Academy First School and Winscombe Primary School rank in South West?
Weare Academy First School is 250th of 1,695 and Winscombe Primary School is 383rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).