Combe Martin Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ilfracombe, South West EX34 0DF · Devon
#1090 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#9994 of 15,697 nationally
About Combe Martin Primary School
Combe Martin Primary School is a academy primary located in Ilfracombe, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 137 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 40.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1090th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 137; capacity filled 59.6%.
There are 6 schools in Ilfracombe; Combe Martin Primary School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)35%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Combe Martin Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 137
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 35%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 59.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Combe Martin Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
Ilfracombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
69 students · 2.0 km away
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Ilfracombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,016 students · 5.5 km away
Kentisbury Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students · 5.6 km away
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Ilfracombe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
326 students · 5.9 km away
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Ilfracombe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
207 students · 6.1 km away
West Down School
Ilfracombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students · 8.3 km away
Marwood School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students · 8.9 km away
Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
37 students · 9.4 km away
Shirwell Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
25 students · 10 km away
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Meadows Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
137 students
Chagford Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
Banwell Primary School
Banwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Combe Martin Primary School a good school?
Combe Martin Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 40.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1090 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Combe Martin Primary School rank in South West?
Combe Martin Primary School ranks #1090 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #9994 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Combe Martin Primary School?
Combe Martin Primary School had 137 students in 2025.
Is Combe Martin Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Combe Martin Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Combe Martin Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Combe Martin Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.