Bishops Nympton Primary School vs Isbourne Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 168 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Nympton Primary School
South Molton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
Isbourne Valley School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
80 students
| Measure | Bishops Nympton Primary School South Molton, South West | Isbourne Valley School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1524 of 1,695 | #293 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13706 of 15,697 | #2925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 80 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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 | South Molton | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopsnymptonschool.org | www.isbournevalleyschool.com |
The verdict
- •Isbourne Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 21.7).
- •Isbourne Valley School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 40%).
- •Isbourne Valley School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
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 Bishops Nympton Primary School better than Isbourne Valley School?
On the Success Index (England), Isbourne Valley School ranks higher (75.3 vs 21.7 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 Bishops Nympton Primary School and Isbourne Valley School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between South Molton and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Nympton Primary School: 80. Isbourne Valley School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Nympton Primary School and Isbourne Valley School rank in South West?
Bishops Nympton Primary School is 1524th of 1,695 and Isbourne Valley School is 293rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).