Berkley Church of England First School vs Buckland Brewer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 141 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkley Church of England First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
49 students
Buckland Brewer Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
49 students
| Measure | Berkley Church of England First School Frome, South West | Buckland Brewer Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 49 | 49 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 49 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Frome | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkleyschool.co.uk | www.villageschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Berkley Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 12.2).
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 Berkley Church of England First School better than Buckland Brewer Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Berkley Church of England First School ranks higher (74.1 vs 12.2 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 Berkley Church of England First School and Buckland Brewer Primary School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Frome and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkley Church of England First School: 49. Buckland Brewer Primary School: 49. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkley Church of England First School and Buckland Brewer Primary School rank in South West?
Berkley Church of England First School is unranked and Buckland Brewer Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).