Marwood School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Barnstaple, South West EX31 4HF · Devon
#1 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#17 of 15,697 nationally
About Marwood School
Marwood School is a academy primary located in Barnstaple, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 72 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 99.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 1st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (100th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 72; capacity filled 60.5%.
There are 27 schools in Barnstaple; Marwood School ranks 1st of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- 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%)1.4%
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 Marwood School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 72
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 1.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 60.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Marwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shirwell Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
25 students · 4.4 km away
Pilton Community College
Barnstaple · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,165 students · 4.7 km away
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
261 students · 4.8 km away
Pilton Infants' Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
172 students · 4.8 km away
West Down School
Ilfracombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students · 5.0 km away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
193 students · 5.3 km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
214 students · 5.7 km away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students · 5.8 km away
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
448 students · 6.4 km away
Eden Park Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
72 students
Stoke Gabriel Primary School
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
72 students
Swainswick Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
Seend Church of England Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
St Rumon's Church of England Infants School
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
73 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marwood School a good school?
Marwood School has a Success Index (England) of 99.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1 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 Marwood School rank in South West?
Marwood School ranks #1 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #17 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marwood School?
Marwood School had 72 students in 2025.
Is Marwood School a primary school or a secondary school?
Marwood School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Marwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.