Blackpool Church of England Primary School vs Bovey Tracey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
244 students
Bovey Tracey Academy
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
245 students
| Measure | Blackpool Church of England Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Bovey Tracey Academy Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1109 of 1,695 | #1046 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10193 of 15,697 | #9688 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 244 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackpool.devon.sch.uk/ | www.boveytracey-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bovey Tracey Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 39.8).
- •Bovey Tracey Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 54%).
- •Blackpool Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Bovey Tracey Academy is the larger school with 245 students compared with 244.
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 Blackpool Church of England Primary School better than Bovey Tracey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bovey Tracey Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 39.8 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 Blackpool Church of England Primary School and Bovey Tracey Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School: 244. Bovey Tracey Academy: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Church of England Primary School and Bovey Tracey Academy rank in South West?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School is 1109th of 1,695 and Bovey Tracey Academy is 1046th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).