Bishops Tawton Primary School vs Holywell Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Holywell Church of England School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
| Measure | Bishops Tawton Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Holywell Church of England School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1226 of 1,695 | #1480 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11241 of 15,697 | #13408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 161 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopstawton-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.holywell.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishops Tawton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 23.8).
- •Bishops Tawton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 45%).
- •Bishops Tawton Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 86.
- •Bishops Tawton Primary School is a local authority school while Holywell Church of England 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 Tawton Primary School better than Holywell Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishops Tawton Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 23.8 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 Tawton Primary School and Holywell Church of England School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Tawton Primary School: 161. Holywell Church of England School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Tawton Primary School and Holywell Church of England School rank in South West?
Bishops Tawton Primary School is 1226th of 1,695 and Holywell Church of England School is 1480th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).