Bearnes Voluntary Primary School vs Coombeshead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
870 students
| Measure | Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Coombeshead Academy Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1540 of 1,695 | #196 of 402 |
| National rank | #13818 of 15,697 | #1992 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 100 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 60.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.0 |
| town | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bearnes.thelink.academy/website | www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Coombeshead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 21.0).
- •Coombeshead Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 100.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School better than Coombeshead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coombeshead Academy ranks higher (49.4 vs 21.0 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 Bearnes Voluntary Primary School and Coombeshead Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School: 100. Coombeshead Academy: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearnes Voluntary Primary School and Coombeshead Academy rank in South West?
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is 1540th of 1,695 and Coombeshead Academy is 196th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).