Ashburton Primary School vs Buckfastleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 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
Buckfastleigh Primary School
Buckfastleigh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
| Measure | Ashburton Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Buckfastleigh Primary School Buckfastleigh, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,695 | #1089 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7838 of 15,697 | #9991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| 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 | Buckfastleigh |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashburton-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 40.7).
- •Ashburton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Ashburton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •Ashburton Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 112.
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 Buckfastleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashburton Primary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 40.7 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 Ashburton Primary School and Buckfastleigh Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Buckfastleigh in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashburton Primary School: 161. Buckfastleigh Primary School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashburton Primary School and Buckfastleigh Primary School rank in South West?
Ashburton Primary School is 844th of 1,695 and Buckfastleigh Primary School is 1089th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).