Blackpool Church of England Primary School vs Widcombe CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 130 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
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
| Measure | Blackpool Church of England Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Widcombe CofE Junior School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1109 of 1,695 | #162 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10193 of 15,697 | #1662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 244 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackpool.devon.sch.uk/ | www.widcombejuniorschool.com |
The verdict
- •Widcombe CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 39.8).
- •Widcombe CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 54%).
- •Widcombe CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Blackpool Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 243.
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 Widcombe CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Widcombe CofE Junior School ranks higher (83.3 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 Widcombe CofE Junior School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School: 244. Widcombe CofE Junior School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Church of England Primary School and Widcombe CofE Junior School rank in South West?
Blackpool Church of England Primary School is 1109th of 1,695 and Widcombe CofE Junior School is 162nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).