Stowford School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ivybridge, South West PL21 0BG · Devon
#73 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#749 of 15,697 nationally
About Stowford School
Stowford School is a academy primary located in Ivybridge, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 450 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 90.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 73rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 450; capacity filled 107.1%.
There are 9 schools in Ivybridge; Stowford School ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)86%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- 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%)8.7%
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 Stowford School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 450
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 107.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 86%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Stowford School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ivybridge Community College
Ivybridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,262 students · 249 m away
The Erme Primary School
Ivybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 571 m away
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
190 students · 1.0 km away
Woodlands Park Primary School
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students · 1.7 km away
Ermington Primary School
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
85 students · 3.4 km away
Ugborough Primary School
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
114 students · 3.6 km away
Cornwood Church of England Primary School
Ivybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students · 4.8 km away
Modbury Primary School
Ivybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students · 4.9 km away
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students · 6.3 km away
Holbeton Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
51 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Haywood Village Academy
North Somerset · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Bowhill Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
451 students
Ivy Lane Primary School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
St Anne's Church Primary School
Weston Super Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
451 students
Kings' Forest Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Manor Court Community Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
448 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Stowford School a good school?
Stowford School has a Success Index (England) of 90.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #73 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 Stowford School rank in South West?
Stowford School ranks #73 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #749 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Stowford School?
Stowford School had 450 students in 2025.
Is Stowford School a primary school or a secondary school?
Stowford School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Stowford School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stowford School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.