Bere Alston Primary Academy vs Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bere Alston Primary Academy
Yelverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
Gunnislake · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
70 students
| Measure | Bere Alston Primary Academy Yelverton, South West | Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy Gunnislake, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1539 of 1,695 | #343 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13809 of 15,697 | #3560 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 106 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 50.5% | 29.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Yelverton | Gunnislake |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berealston.devon.sch.uk/ | www.coppervalleyinfantandnurseryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 21.1).
- •Bere Alston Primary Academy is the larger school with 106 students compared with 70.
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 Bere Alston Primary Academy better than Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 21.1 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 Bere Alston Primary Academy and Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Yelverton and Gunnislake in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bere Alston Primary Academy: 106. Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bere Alston Primary Academy and Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy rank in South West?
Bere Alston Primary Academy is 1539th of 1,695 and Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy is 343rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).