Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School vs Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.9 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
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Torrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
476 students
| Measure | Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Winkleigh, South West | Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Torrington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1496 of 1,695 | #1312 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13512 of 15,697 | #11909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 118 | 476 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 476 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Winkleigh | Torrington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaford-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.bluecoat-learn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 23.1).
- •Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 35%).
- •Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 118.
- •Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is a academy school while Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School better than Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 23.1 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 Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School and Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Winkleigh and Torrington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School: 118. Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School: 476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School and Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is 1496th of 1,695 and Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is 1312th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).