Blackpool Church of England Primary School vs Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 126 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
Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
244 students
| Measure | Blackpool Church of England Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1109 of 1,695 | #1566 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10193 of 15,697 | #14097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Newton Abbot | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackpool.devon.sch.uk/ | www.seamillsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackpool Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 19.3).
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 Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 19.3 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 Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School: 244. Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Church of England Primary School and Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery rank in South West?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School is 1109th of 1,695 and Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery is 1566th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).