South Molton United CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025South Molton, South West EX36 4EN · Devon
#1322 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#12004 of 15,697 nationally
About South Molton United CofE Primary School
South Molton United CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in South Molton, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 222 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 31.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1322nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 222; capacity filled 92.5%.
There are 5 schools in South Molton; South Molton United CofE Primary School ranks 3rd 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%)52%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- 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%)27.6%
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 United CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 222
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 52%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near South Molton United CofE 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 · 459 m away
South Molton Community Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 1.0 km away
North Molton Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students · 5.1 km away
Bishops Nympton Primary School
South Molton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
80 students · 5.1 km away
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 5.2 km away
Kings Nympton Community Primary School
Umberleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
17 students · 6.5 km away
West Buckland School
Barnstaple · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
499 students · 7.7 km away
Brayford Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
32 students · 9.8 km away
Umberleigh Primary Academy
Umberleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students · 9.9 km away
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Woodfield Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Brixham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
Blackbrook Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
222 students
Swanage Primary School
Swanage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Summerhill Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Molton United CofE Primary School a good school?
South Molton United CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 31.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1322 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 United CofE Primary School rank in South West?
South Molton United CofE Primary School ranks #1322 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #12004 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Molton United CofE Primary School?
South Molton United CofE Primary School had 222 students in 2025.
Is South Molton United CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Molton United CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near South Molton United CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Molton United CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.