Umberleigh Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Umberleigh, South West EX37 9AD · Devon
#644 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6106 of 15,697 nationally
About Umberleigh Primary Academy
Umberleigh Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Umberleigh, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 94 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 58.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 644th 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 ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 94; capacity filled 167.9%.
There are 3 schools in Umberleigh; Umberleigh Primary Academy ranks 2nd of 3 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%)0%
- 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%)25.3%
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 Umberleigh Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 94
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 167.9%
- 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)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Umberleigh Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
Umberleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
84 students · 3.6 km away
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students · 6.3 km away
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 6.8 km away
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students · 7.5 km away
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 7.9 km away
Holywell Church of England School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students · 8.3 km away
Kings Nympton Community Primary School
Umberleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
17 students · 8.5 km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
469 students · 9.2 km away
The Park Community School
Barnstaple · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,408 students · 9.4 km away
Orchard Vale Community School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Antony Church of England School
Torpoint · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Nancledra School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Beer Church of England Primary School
Seaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Mousehole School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Umberleigh Primary Academy a good school?
Umberleigh Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 58.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #644 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 Umberleigh Primary Academy rank in South West?
Umberleigh Primary Academy ranks #644 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6106 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Umberleigh Primary Academy?
Umberleigh Primary Academy had 94 students in 2025.
Is Umberleigh Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Umberleigh Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Umberleigh Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Umberleigh Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.