Bishops Tawton Primary School vs Newtown Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 131 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
Newtown Community Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Bishops Tawton Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Newtown Community Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1226 of 1,695 | #1456 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11241 of 15,697 | #13180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopstawton-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.newtownschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishops Tawton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 25.0).
- •Bishops Tawton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 47%).
- •Newtown Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% 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 Tawton Primary School better than Newtown Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishops Tawton Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 25.0 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 Newtown Community Primary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Tawton Primary School: 161. Newtown Community Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Tawton Primary School and Newtown Community Primary School rank in South West?
Bishops Tawton Primary School is 1226th of 1,695 and Newtown Community Primary School is 1456th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).