Bishops Nympton Primary School vs Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 15 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
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Bishops Nympton Primary School South Molton, South West | Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1524 of 1,695 | #416 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13706 of 15,697 | #4098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 80 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopsnymptonschool.org | www.swimbridge-primary.org |
The verdict
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 21.7).
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 40%).
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Bishops Nympton Primary School is the larger school with 80 students compared with 79.
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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swimbridge Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.0 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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between South Molton and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Nympton Primary School: 80. Swimbridge Church of England Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Nympton Primary School and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Bishops Nympton Primary School is 1524th of 1,695 and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is 416th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).