Ashleigh CofE Primary School vs Pilton Infants' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
Pilton Infants' Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
172 students
| Measure | Ashleigh CofE Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Pilton Infants' Academy Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 1,695 | #876 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7814 of 15,697 | #8141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 205 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.pilton-inf.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashleigh CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 49.4).
- •Ashleigh CofE Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 172.
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 Pilton Infants' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ashleigh CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 49.4 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 Pilton Infants' Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School: 205. Pilton Infants' Academy: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashleigh CofE Primary School and Pilton Infants' Academy rank in South West?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School is 842nd of 1,695 and Pilton Infants' Academy is 876th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).