Blackpool Church of England Primary School vs Stover School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.6 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
Stover School
Newton Abbot · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
509 students
| Measure | Blackpool Church of England Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Stover School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1109 of 1,695 | #280 of 402 |
| National rank | #10193 of 15,697 | #2653 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 244 | 509 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 509 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackpool.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stover.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackpool Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 36.0).
- •Stover School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 244.
- •Blackpool Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Stover School is a independent 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 Blackpool Church of England Primary School better than Stover School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 36.0 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 Blackpool Church of England Primary School and Stover School?
About 2.6 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. Stover School: 509. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Church of England Primary School and Stover School rank in South West?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School is 1109th of 1,695 and Stover School is 280th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).