Bideford College vs St Helens Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
St Helens Church of England Academy
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
204 students
| Measure | Bideford College Bideford, South West | St Helens Church of England Academy Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 402 | #1232 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1799 of 4,090 | #11259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,455 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,455 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bidefordcollege.uk | www.ash-sch.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bideford College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 34.9).
- •Bideford College is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 204.
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 St Helens Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bideford College ranks higher (53.6 vs 34.9 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 St Helens Church of England Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bideford College: 1,455. St Helens Church of England Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bideford College and St Helens Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Bideford College is 169th of 402 and St Helens Church of England Academy is 1232nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).