Appledore School vs St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 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
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
184 students
| Measure | Appledore School Bideford, South West | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 1,695 | #1583 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2590 of 15,697 | #14340 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 244 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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.stmargaretsjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Appledore School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 17.7).
- •Appledore School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 46%).
- •Appledore School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Appledore School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 184.
- •Appledore School is a local authority school while St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Appledore School ranks higher (77.3 vs 17.7 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 St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appledore School: 244. St Margaret's Church of England Junior School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appledore School and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Appledore School is 263rd of 1,695 and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is 1583rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).