Beacon Academy vs Manor Court Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 132 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
Manor Court Community Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
448 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Bodmin, South West | Manor Court Community Primary School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #418 of 1,695 | #546 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4129 of 15,697 | #5258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Bodmin | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beacon.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.manorcourtcommunityprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 62.9).
- •Beacon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 75%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
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 Beacon Academy better than Manor Court Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 62.9 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 Beacon Academy and Manor Court Community Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Bodmin and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 448. Manor Court Community Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Manor Court Community Primary School rank in South West?
Beacon Academy is 418th of 1,695 and Manor Court Community Primary School is 546th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).