Bideford College vs Chipping Campden School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 205 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bideford College
Bideford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,455 students
Chipping Campden School
Chipping Campden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,465 students
| Measure | Bideford College Bideford, South West | Chipping Campden School Chipping Campden, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 402 | #103 of 402 |
| National rank | #1799 of 4,090 | #1227 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,455 | 1,465 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,455 | 1,465 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.4% | 51.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | 35.9 |
| town | Bideford | Chipping Campden |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bidefordcollege.uk | www.campden.school/ |
The verdict
- •Chipping Campden School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 53.6).
- •Chipping Campden School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 1,455.
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 Bideford College better than Chipping Campden School?
On the Success Index (England), Chipping Campden School ranks higher (65.3 vs 53.6 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 Bideford College and Chipping Campden School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Chipping Campden in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bideford College: 1,455. Chipping Campden School: 1,465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bideford College and Chipping Campden School rank in South West?
Bideford College is 169th of 402 and Chipping Campden School is 103rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).