Blundell's Preparatory School vs Tidcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blundell's Preparatory School
Tiverton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
Tidcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
| Measure | Blundell's Preparatory School Tiverton, South West | Tidcombe Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #550 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #5282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 143 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Tiverton | Tiverton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blundells.org | www.tidcombe.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blundell's Preparatory School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 143.
- •Blundell's Preparatory School is a independent school while Tidcombe 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 Blundell's Preparatory School better than Tidcombe Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blundell's Preparatory School and Tidcombe Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blundell's Preparatory School: 228. Tidcombe Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blundell's Preparatory School and Tidcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Blundell's Preparatory School is unranked and Tidcombe Primary School is 550th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).