Appledore School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 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 Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Appledore School Bideford, South West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 1,695 | #1248 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2590 of 15,697 | #11411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 244 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 2% |
| 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.stmarysce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Appledore School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 34.1).
- •Appledore School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 57%).
- •Appledore School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 244.
- •Appledore School is a local authority school while St Mary's CofE Primary 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 Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Appledore School ranks higher (77.3 vs 34.1 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 Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appledore School: 244. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appledore School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Appledore School is 263rd of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1248th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).