Ashleigh CofE Primary School vs Bishops Tawton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Ashleigh CofE Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Bishops Tawton Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 1,695 | #1226 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7814 of 15,697 | #11241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashleighdevon.co.uk/ | www.bishopstawton-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashleigh CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 35.0).
- •Ashleigh CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 54%).
- •Ashleigh CofE Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 161.
- •Ashleigh CofE Primary School is a academy school while Bishops Tawton Primary School is a local authority 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 Ashleigh CofE Primary School better than Bishops Tawton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashleigh CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 35.0 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 Ashleigh CofE Primary School and Bishops Tawton Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School: 205. Bishops Tawton Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashleigh CofE Primary School and Bishops Tawton Primary School rank in South West?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School is 842nd of 1,695 and Bishops Tawton Primary School is 1226th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).