Bishopsteignton School vs Shaldon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishopsteignton School
Teignmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
157 students
Shaldon Primary School
Teignmouth · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
229 students
| Measure | Bishopsteignton School Teignmouth, South West | Shaldon Primary School Teignmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #288 of 1,695 | #69 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2876 of 15,697 | #724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 157 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 31% |
| 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 | Teignmouth | Teignmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopsteignton.devon.sch.uk/ | www.shaldonprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Shaldon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 75.6).
- •Shaldon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 77%).
- •Shaldon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 14%).
- •Shaldon Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 157.
- •Bishopsteignton School is a local authority school while Shaldon 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 Bishopsteignton School better than Shaldon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaldon Primary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 75.6 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 Bishopsteignton School and Shaldon Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Teignmouth and Teignmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishopsteignton School: 157. Shaldon Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishopsteignton School and Shaldon Primary School rank in South West?
Bishopsteignton School is 288th of 1,695 and Shaldon Primary School is 69th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).