Atlantic Academy vs Hartland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 9.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Academy
Bideford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
242 students
Hartland Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
| Measure | Atlantic Academy Bideford, South West | Hartland Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #270 of 402 | #217 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2571 of 4,090 | #2147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 242 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.atlanticacademy.uk/home | www.hartland.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 37.7).
- •Atlantic Academy is the larger school with 242 students compared with 106.
- •Atlantic Academy is a academy school while Hartland 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 Atlantic Academy better than Hartland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartland Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 37.7 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 Atlantic Academy and Hartland Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atlantic Academy: 242. Hartland Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atlantic Academy and Hartland Primary School rank in South West?
Atlantic Academy is 270th of 402 and Hartland Primary School is 217th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).