Appledore School vs Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appledore School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Appledore School Bideford, South West | Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 1,695 | #501 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2590 of 15,697 | #4935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 244 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.appledore-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.instowcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Appledore School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 64.6).
- •Appledore School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 72%).
- •Appledore School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Appledore School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 136.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appledore School better than Instow Community Primary and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Appledore School ranks higher (77.3 vs 64.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appledore School and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appledore School: 244. Instow Community Primary and Pre-School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appledore School and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School rank in South West?
Appledore School is 263rd of 1,695 and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is 501st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).