Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Barnstaple, South West EX32 0PJ · Devon
#416 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4098 of 15,697 nationally
About Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Barnstaple, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 79 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 416th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 79; capacity filled 75.2%.
There are 27 schools in Barnstaple; Swimbridge Church of England Primary School ranks 4th 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%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- 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%)15.2%
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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 79
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 75.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students · 2.7 km away
Orchard Vale Community School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 4.4 km away
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students · 4.4 km away
West Buckland School
Barnstaple · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
499 students · 5.1 km away
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 5.2 km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
469 students · 5.2 km away
Eden Park Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students · 5.2 km away
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 5.2 km away
The Park Community School
Barnstaple · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,408 students · 5.6 km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
214 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Huntley Church of England Primary School
Huntley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
Bishops Nympton Primary School
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80 students
Churchstanton Primary School
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78 students
Isbourne Valley School
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80 students
Halwill Community Primary School
Beaworthy · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
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77 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swimbridge Church of England Primary School a good school?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #416 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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School ranks #416 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4098 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School had 79 students in 2025.
Is Swimbridge Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swimbridge Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.