South West academies & free schools league table 2025: top 100
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools shown.
- 1100Marwood SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary– · 72 students
- 299Freshford Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 399Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary82.7 Attainment 8 · 1,288 students
- 499West Leigh Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 135 students
- 599Springdale First SchoolBroadstone · Academy Primary– · 300 students
- 699The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary AcademyDevizes · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 798Westbury Park SchoolBristol · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 898Gomeldon Primary SchoolSalisbury · Academy Primary– · 122 students
- 998Shipham Church of England First SchoolWinscombe · Academy Primary– · 82 students
- 1098Colyton Grammar SchoolColyton · Academy Secondary78.8 Attainment 8 · 1,083 students
- 1198Henleaze Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 1298Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
- 1398Hyde Park Infants' SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary– · 194 students
- 1498Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary SchoolSalisbury · Academy Primary– · 197 students
- 1597Colebrook Infant AcademySwindon · Academy Primary– · 130 students
- 1697Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolSalisbury · Academy Secondary73.1 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 1797Stroud High SchoolStroud · Academy Secondary76.9 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
- 1897Tickenham Church of England Primary SchoolClevedon · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 1997Charlton Kings Infants' SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary– · 311 students
- 2097South Wilts Grammar SchoolSalisbury · Academy Secondary77.0 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 2196Thurlestone All Saints Church of England AcademyKingsbridge · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 149 students
- 2296The Crypt SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,100 students
- 2396High Down Infant SchoolPortishead · Academy Primary– · 198 students
- 2496St James Church of England First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 134 students
- 2596Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,320 students
- 2696Christow Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 2796Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyBrixham · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 2895Poole Grammar SchoolPoole · Academy Secondary70.2 Attainment 8 · 1,224 students
- 2995Marling SchoolStroud · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,082 students
- 3095Parkstone Grammar SchoolPoole · Academy Secondary68.5 Attainment 8 · 1,241 students
- 3195Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolTorquay · Academy Secondary68.6 Attainment 8 · 1,058 students
- 3295Amberley Parochial SchoolStroud · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 3395Norton Hill Primary SchoolMidsomer Norton · Academy Primary– · 337 students
- 3495Elmlea Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 270 students
- 3594Devonport High School for GirlsPlymouth · Academy Secondary73.8 Attainment 8 · 971 students
- 3694Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' SchoolSalisbury · Academy Primary– · 91 students
- 3794Galmpton Church of England Primary SchoolBrixham · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 3894Lilliput Church of England Infant SchoolPoole · Academy Primary– · 343 students
- 3994The High School LeckhamptonCheltenham · Academy Secondary9.9% Free school meals · 759 students
- 4094Bournemouth School for GirlsBournemouth · Academy Secondary72.2 Attainment 8 · 1,290 students
- 4194Preston CofE Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 4294Denmark Road High SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary72.9 Attainment 8 · 1,024 students
- 4393Devonport High School for BoysPlymouth · Academy Secondary69.3 Attainment 8 · 1,300 students
- 4493St Mary's Catholic First School, DorchesterDorchester · Academy Primary– · 177 students
- 4593Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary SchoolTotnes · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 4693Coaley Church of England Primary AcademyDursley · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 4793Duloe CofE VA Primary AcademyLiskeard · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 4893St George's Church of England Primary School, SemingtonTrowbridge · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 4992Woodford Valley Church of England Aided SchoolSalisbury · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 5092Charlton Kings Junior SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 5192Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolTorquay · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,087 students
- 5292Kingfisher Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 265 students
- 5392St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, AlderholtFordingbridge · Academy Primary– · 125 students
- 5492Woodborough Church of England Primary SchoolPewsey · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 5592Avonwood Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 5692Cold Aston Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
- 5791Stockland Church of England Primary AcademyHoniton · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
- 5891St Ives Primary & Nursery SchoolRingwood · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 5991North Curry CofE Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 6091Tedburn St Mary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 6191Winton Primary SchoolBournemouth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 840 students
- 6291Glen Park Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 6391Birdwell Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 6491Newquay Primary AcademyNewquay · Academy Primary– · 132 students
- 6591Shaldon Primary SchoolTeignmouth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 6691Penponds SchoolCamborne · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 6791Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary SchoolBerkeley · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 6891Stowford SchoolIvybridge · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 6990St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 404 students
- 7090The Croft Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 7190Balcarras SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary58.5 Attainment 8 · 1,427 students
- 7290Ribston Hall High SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary67.7 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 7390Ilsham Church of England AcademyTorquay · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 7490Chestnut Park PrimaryYatton · Academy Primary– · 197 students
- 7590Churchdown Village Infant SchoolGloucester · Academy Primary– · 187 students
- 7690Milton Abbot Primary SchoolTavistock · Academy Primary– · 82 students
- 7790Countess Gytha Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 7890Redland Green SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary59.0 Attainment 8 · 1,652 students
- 7990Antony Church of England SchoolTorpoint · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 8090Widecombe-in-the-Moor PrimaryNewton Abbot · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 8190Hawkesbury Church of England Primary SchoolBadminton · Academy Primary– · 97 students
- 8290Urchfont Church of England Primary SchoolDevizes · Academy Primary– · 83 students
- 8389Hayeswood First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 8489Portreath Community Primary SchoolRedruth · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 8589Chagford Church of England Primary SchoolNewton Abbot · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 8689Abbey Farm Educate Together PrimarySwindon · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 8789Lympsham Church of England AcademyWeston-Super-Mare · Academy Primary– · 139 students
- 8889Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary SchoolNewton Ferrers Plymouth · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 8989Plymouth High School for GirlsPlymouth · Academy Secondary65.5 Attainment 8 · 782 students
- 9089Kemble Primary SchoolCirencester · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 9188Saltford CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 9288Sixpenny Handley First School and NurserySalisbury · Academy Primary– · 73 students
- 9388St Mary's Church of England Primary School, PortburyBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 9488North Cadbury Church of England Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 9587Huish Episcopi Primary SchoolLangport · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 9687Trent Young's CofE Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 143 students
- 9787Samuel White's Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 263 students
- 9887St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 9987All Cannings Church of England Primary SchoolDevizes · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 10087Landscove Church of England Primary SchoolNr Ashburton · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marwood School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 99.5 Top 5% | – | 72 |
| 2 | Freshford Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 99.4 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 3 | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 82.7 Attainment 8 | 1,288 |
| 4 | West Leigh Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | – | 135 |
| 5 | Springdale First School Broadstone · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 98.6 Top 5% | – | 300 |
| 6 | The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy Devizes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.5 Top 5% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 7 | Westbury Park School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.4 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 8 | Gomeldon Primary School Salisbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | – | 122 |
| 9 | Shipham Church of England First School Winscombe · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | – | 82 |
| 10 | Colyton Grammar School Colyton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 78.8 Attainment 8 | 1,083 |
| 11 | Henleaze Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | – | 179 |
| 12 | Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 77.2 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 13 | Hyde Park Infants' School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 97.5 Top 5% | – | 194 |
| 14 | Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School Salisbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.5 Top 5% | – | 197 |
| 15 | Colebrook Infant Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 97.2 Top 5% | – | 130 |
| 16 | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Salisbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 73.1 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 17 | Stroud High School Stroud · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 76.9 Attainment 8 | 1,144 |
| 18 | Tickenham Church of England Primary School Clevedon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.0 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 19 | Charlton Kings Infants' School Cheltenham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 311 |
| 20 | South Wilts Grammar School Salisbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 77.0 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 21 | Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy Kingsbridge · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 149 |
| 22 | The Crypt School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 72.7 Attainment 8 | 1,100 |
| 23 | High Down Infant School Portishead · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | – | 198 |
| 24 | St James Church of England First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | – | 134 |
| 25 | Bournemouth School Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,320 |
| 26 | Christow Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 27 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.5 Top 5% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 28 | Poole Grammar School Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.3 Top 5% | 70.2 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
| 29 | Marling School Stroud · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.2 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,082 |
| 30 | Parkstone Grammar School Poole · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,241 |
| 31 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.6 Attainment 8 | 1,058 |
| 32 | Amberley Parochial School Stroud · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.0 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 33 | Norton Hill Primary School Midsomer Norton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 94.9 Top 5% | – | 337 |
| 34 | Elmlea Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 94.7 Top 5% | – | 270 |
| 35 | Devonport High School for Girls Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.3 Top 5% | 73.8 Attainment 8 | 971 |
| 36 | Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School Salisbury · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | – | 91 |
| 37 | Galmpton Church of England Primary School Brixham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 38 | Lilliput Church of England Infant School Poole · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | – | 343 |
| 39 | The High School Leckhampton Cheltenham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 94.0 Top 5% | 9.9% Free school meals | 759 |
| 40 | Bournemouth School for Girls Bournemouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.8 Top 5% | 72.2 Attainment 8 | 1,290 |
| 41 | Preston CofE Primary School Yeovil · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.8 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 42 | Denmark Road High School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.6 Top 5% | 72.9 Attainment 8 | 1,024 |
| 43 | Devonport High School for Boys Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.3 Top 5% | 69.3 Attainment 8 | 1,300 |
| 44 | St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Dorchester · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 93.2 Top 5% | – | 177 |
| 45 | Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Totnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.1 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 46 | Coaley Church of England Primary Academy Dursley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 92.9 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 47 | Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy Liskeard · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.6 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 48 | St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington Trowbridge · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 92.5 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 49 | Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School Salisbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 92.4 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 50 | Charlton Kings Junior School Cheltenham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 92.0 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 51 | Torquay Boys' Grammar School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.0 Top 10% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,087 |
| 52 | Kingfisher Primary School Yeovil · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 91.9 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 265 |
| 53 | St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Fordingbridge · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 91.9 Top 5% | – | 125 |
| 54 | Woodborough Church of England Primary School Pewsey · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.8 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 55 | Avonwood Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 56 | Cold Aston Church of England Primary School Cheltenham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.5 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
| 57 | Stockland Church of England Primary Academy Honiton · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 91.4 Top 5% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75 |
| 58 | St Ives Primary & Nursery School Ringwood · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 91.2 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 59 | North Curry CofE Primary School Taunton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 60 | Tedburn St Mary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 61 | Winton Primary School Bournemouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 840 |
| 62 | Glen Park Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.8 Top 5% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 63 | Birdwell Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 64 | Newquay Primary Academy Newquay · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | – | 132 |
| 65 | Shaldon Primary School Teignmouth · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 66 | Penponds School Camborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.6 Top 5% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 67 | Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School Berkeley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 90.6 Top 10% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 68 | Stowford School Ivybridge · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.5 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 69 | St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | – | 404 |
| 70 | The Croft Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 71 | Balcarras School Cheltenham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.3 Top 10% | 58.5 Attainment 8 | 1,427 |
| 72 | Ribston Hall High School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.3 Top 10% | 67.7 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 73 | Ilsham Church of England Academy Torquay · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.1 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 74 | Chestnut Park Primary Yatton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.0 Top 10% | – | 197 |
| 75 | Churchdown Village Infant School Gloucester · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 90.0 Top 10% | – | 187 |
| 76 | Milton Abbot Primary School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.0 Top 10% | – | 82 |
| 77 | Countess Gytha Primary School Yeovil · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 78 | Redland Green School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 59.0 Attainment 8 | 1,652 |
| 79 | Antony Church of England School Torpoint · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.8 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 80 | Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary Newton Abbot · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.8 Top 10% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 81 | Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School Badminton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 89.7 Top 10% | – | 97 |
| 82 | Urchfont Church of England Primary School Devizes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.7 Top 10% | – | 83 |
| 83 | Hayeswood First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 89.2 Top 10% | – | 148 |
| 84 | Portreath Community Primary School Redruth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.2 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 85 | Chagford Church of England Primary School Newton Abbot · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 89.1 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 86 | Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 184 |
| 87 | Lympsham Church of England Academy Weston-Super-Mare · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 139 |
| 88 | Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School Newton Ferrers Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 89 | Plymouth High School for Girls Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 88.7 Top 10% | 65.5 Attainment 8 | 782 |
| 90 | Kemble Primary School Cirencester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.6 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 91 | Saltford CofE Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 92 | Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery Salisbury · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | – | 73 |
| 93 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.1 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 94 | North Cadbury Church of England Primary School Yeovil · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 87.7 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 95 | Huish Episcopi Primary School Langport · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 96 | Trent Young's CofE Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 143 |
| 97 | Samuel White's Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 87.0 Top 10% | – | 263 |
| 98 | St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.8 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 99 | All Cannings Church of England Primary School Devizes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.7 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 100 | Landscove Church of England Primary School Nr Ashburton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.7 Top 10% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
Marwood School in Barnstaple leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in South West with a Success Index (England) of 99.5. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Marwood School in Barnstaple ranks first among academies & free schools in South West with a Success Index (England) of 99.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 72).
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Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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