Bishops Nympton Primary School vs South Molton United CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.1 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
South Molton United CofE Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
| Measure | Bishops Nympton Primary School South Molton, South West | South Molton United CofE Primary School South Molton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1524 of 1,695 | #1322 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13706 of 15,697 | #12004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 80 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | South Molton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopsnymptonschool.org | www.smups.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Molton United CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 21.7).
- •South Molton United CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 40%).
- •South Molton United CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •South Molton United CofE Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 80.
- •Bishops Nympton Primary School is a local authority school while South Molton United CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 South Molton United CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Molton United CofE Primary School ranks higher (31.2 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 South Molton United CofE Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between South Molton and South Molton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Nympton Primary School: 80. South Molton United CofE Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Nympton Primary School and South Molton United CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Bishops Nympton Primary School is 1524th of 1,695 and South Molton United CofE Primary School is 1322nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).