Badbury Park Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 181 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badbury Park Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Badbury Park Primary School Swindon, South West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 1,695 | #1248 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1793 of 15,697 | #11411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Swindon | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.badburyparkprimary.co.uk | www.stmarysce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Badbury Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 34.1).
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 Badbury Park Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Badbury Park Primary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 34.1 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 Badbury Park Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badbury Park Primary School: 397. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badbury Park Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Badbury Park Primary School is 175th of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1248th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).