Bassetts Farm Primary School vs Brixington Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 773 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
451 students
Brixington Primary Academy
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
351 students
| Measure | Bassetts Farm Primary School Exmouth, South West | Brixington Primary Academy Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1100 of 1,695 | #1321 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10113 of 15,697 | #11988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 451 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Exmouth | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bassetts-farm.devon.sch.uk | www.brixington.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 31.2).
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Brixington Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 351.
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School is a local authority school while Brixington Primary Academy is a academy 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 Bassetts Farm Primary School better than Brixington Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bassetts Farm Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 31.2 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 Bassetts Farm Primary School and Brixington Primary Academy?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Exmouth and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassetts Farm Primary School: 451. Brixington Primary Academy: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassetts Farm Primary School and Brixington Primary Academy rank in South West?
Bassetts Farm Primary School is 1100th of 1,695 and Brixington Primary Academy is 1321st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).