Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School vs High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.2 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
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
Umberleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
| Measure | Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Winkleigh, South West | High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Umberleigh, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1496 of 1,695 | #176 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13512 of 15,697 | #1799 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 118 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Umberleigh |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaford-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.teamacademytrust.com |
The verdict
- •High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 23.1).
- •High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 35%).
- •High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 84.
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 High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (82.4 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 High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Winkleigh and Umberleigh in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School: 118. High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School and High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School is 1496th of 1,695 and High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is 176th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).