Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
St John's Catholic Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School Tiverton, South West | St John's Catholic Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #933 of 1,695 | #1441 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8663 of 15,697 | #13074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 159 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Tiverton | Tiverton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bickleighschool.co.uk/ | www.stjohnstiverton.uk |
The verdict
- •Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 25.6).
- •Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 45%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 116.
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 Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 25.6 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 Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School: 159. St John's Catholic Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School is 933rd of 1,695 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 1441st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).