Bearnes Voluntary Primary School vs Decoy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 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
Decoy Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Decoy Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1540 of 1,695 | #1452 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13818 of 15,697 | #13161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bearnes.thelink.academy/website | www.decoyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Decoy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 21.0).
- •Decoy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 31%).
- •Bearnes Voluntary Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Decoy Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 100.
- •Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is a academy school while Decoy 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 Bearnes Voluntary Primary School better than Decoy Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Decoy Primary School ranks higher (25.1 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 Decoy Primary School?
About 1.4 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. Decoy Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearnes Voluntary Primary School and Decoy Primary School rank in South West?
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is 1540th of 1,695 and Decoy Primary School is 1452nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).