Ashburton Primary School vs Broadhempston Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Broadhempston Village Primary School
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
| Measure | Ashburton Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Broadhempston Village Primary School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #7838 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 43 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 43 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 8% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Totnes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashburton-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.broadhempston-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broadhempston Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 50.6).
- •Broadhempston Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Ashburton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Ashburton Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 43.
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 Ashburton Primary School better than Broadhempston Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadhempston Village Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 50.6 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 Ashburton Primary School and Broadhempston Village Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Totnes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashburton Primary School: 161. Broadhempston Village Primary School: 43. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashburton Primary School and Broadhempston Village Primary School rank in South West?
Ashburton Primary School is 844th of 1,695 and Broadhempston Village Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).