South Molton Community Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025South Molton, South West EX36 3BA · Devon
#1338 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#12124 of 15,697 nationally
About South Molton Community Primary School
South Molton Community Primary School is a academy primary located in South Molton, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 242 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 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1338th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 242; capacity filled 100.8%.
There are 5 schools in South Molton; South Molton Community Primary School ranks 4th of 5 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%)31%
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 South Molton Community Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 242
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 31%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near South Molton Community Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
South Molton Community College
South Molton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students · 957 m away
South Molton United CofE Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
222 students · 1.0 km away
North Molton Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students · 4.2 km away
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 4.8 km away
Bishops Nympton Primary School
South Molton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
80 students · 5.4 km away
West Buckland School
Barnstaple · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
499 students · 6.9 km away
Kings Nympton Community Primary School
Umberleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
17 students · 7.4 km away
Brayford Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
32 students · 8.9 km away
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students · 10 km away
Umberleigh Primary Academy
Umberleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Cleer Primary Academy
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
Great Oldbury Primary Academy
Stonehouse · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
Old Sarum Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
Mount Hawke Academy
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
241 students
Dursley Church of England Primary Academy
Dursley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
241 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Molton Community Primary School a good school?
South Molton Community Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1338 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 South Molton Community Primary School rank in South West?
South Molton Community Primary School ranks #1338 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #12124 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Molton Community Primary School?
South Molton Community Primary School had 242 students in 2025.
Is South Molton Community Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Molton Community Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near South Molton Community Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Molton Community Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.