Bassetts Farm Primary School vs Drake's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.0 km 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
Drake's Church of England Primary School
Budleigh Salterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
| Measure | Bassetts Farm Primary School Exmouth, South West | Drake's Church of England Primary School Budleigh Salterton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1100 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #10113 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 451 | 37 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 37 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 36.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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 | Budleigh Salterton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bassetts-farm.devon.sch.uk | www.drakes.thelink.academy/website |
The verdict
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 40.1).
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 37.
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School is a local authority school while Drake's Church of England Primary School 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 Drake's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Drake's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.1 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 Bassetts Farm Primary School and Drake's Church of England Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassetts Farm Primary School: 451. Drake's Church of England Primary School: 37. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassetts Farm Primary School and Drake's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Bassetts Farm Primary School is 1100th of 1,695 and Drake's Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).