Barnstaple primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 21 schools in Barnstaple, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 1100Marwood SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary– · 72 students
- 284West Buckland SchoolBarnstaple · Independent All-through54.1 Attainment 8 · 499 students
- 369Swimbridge Church of England Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 464Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 551Ashleigh CofE Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 649Pilton Infants' AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary– · 172 students
- 745Pilton Bluecoat Church of England AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
- 843Goodleigh Church of England Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 90 students
- 938Roundswell Community Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary– · 345 students
- 1037Newport Community School Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 1137Sticklepath Community Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 1235Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleBarnstaple · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 1335Bishops Tawton Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
- 1433Landkey Community Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 1525Orchard Vale Community SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 1624Holywell Church of England SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 1721Fremington Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 309 students
- 1820Bratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 70 students
- 1917Eden Park AcademyBarnstaple · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 118 students
- 2014Filleigh Community Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority Primary20% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 219Yeo Valley Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marwood School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 99.5 Top 5% | – | 72 |
| 2 | West Buckland School Barnstaple · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 84.4 Top 25% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 499 |
| 3 | Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 4 | Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 5 | Ashleigh CofE Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 6 | Pilton Infants' Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | – | 172 |
| 7 | Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
| 8 | Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 9 | Roundswell Community Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.2 Lower 50% | – | 345 |
| 10 | Newport Community School Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 11 | Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 12 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 13 | Bishops Tawton Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 14 | Landkey Community Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 33.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 15 | Orchard Vale Community School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.0 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 16 | Holywell Church of England School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.8 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 17 | Fremington Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 21.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 309 |
| 18 | Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.2 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70 |
| 19 | Eden Park Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 20 | Filleigh Community Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 14.2 Lower 50% | 20% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 21 | Yeo Valley Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 9.2 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
Marwood School in Barnstaple leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Barnstaple with a Success Index (England) of 99.5. Of the 21 schools shown, 16 are academy, 4 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West primary schools league table, every school on the Barnstaple page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Barnstaple?
Marwood School in Barnstaple, South West ranks first among primary schools in Barnstaple with a Success Index (England) of 99.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 72).
How are primary schools in Barnstaple ranked?
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.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.