West Down School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ilfracombe, South West EX34 8NF · Devon
#474 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4614 of 15,697 nationally
About West Down School
West Down School is a academy primary located in Ilfracombe, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 95 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 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 474th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 95; capacity filled 90.5%.
There are 6 schools in Ilfracombe; West Down School ranks 2nd of 6 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%)14.7%
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 West Down School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 95
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near West Down School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marwood School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students · 5.0 km away
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Ilfracombe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
207 students · 5.1 km away
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Ilfracombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,016 students · 5.2 km away
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Ilfracombe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
326 students · 5.3 km away
Woolacombe School
Woolacombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
216 students · 5.5 km away
Georgeham Church of England Primary School
Braunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
76 students · 5.6 km away
Caen Community Primary School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
328 students · 6.0 km away
Kingsacre Primary School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 6.1 km away
Southmead School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
341 students · 6.5 km away
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
Ilfracombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
69 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ilsington Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Grampound Road Village CofE School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students
East Huntspill Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Down School a good school?
West Down School has a Success Index (England) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #474 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 West Down School rank in South West?
West Down School ranks #474 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4614 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Down School?
West Down School had 95 students in 2025.
Is West Down School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Down School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near West Down School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Down School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.