Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School vs Dolton Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School
Winkleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
Dolton Church of England Academy
Winkleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
31 students
| Measure | Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Winkleigh, South West | Dolton Church of England Academy Winkleigh, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1496 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #13512 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 118 | 31 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 31 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 44.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Winkleigh | Winkleigh |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaford-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.dolton-sch.org |
The verdict
- •Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.1 vs 20.2).
- •Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 31.
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 Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School better than Dolton Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.2 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 Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School and Dolton Church of England Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Winkleigh and Winkleigh in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School: 118. Dolton Church of England Academy: 31. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School and Dolton Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is 1496th of 1,695 and Dolton Church of England Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).