Blundell's School vs Castle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blundell's School
Tiverton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
584 students
Castle Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
| Measure | Blundell's School Tiverton, South West | Castle Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 402 | #1545 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3462 of 4,090 | #13883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 584 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 584 | 293 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.7 | – |
| town | Tiverton | Tiverton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blundells.org | www.castletiverton.school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.0 vs 20.6).
- •Blundell's School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 293.
- •Blundell's School is a independent school while Castle Primary School is a local authority 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 School better than Castle 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 School and Castle Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blundell's School: 584. Castle Primary School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blundell's School and Castle Primary School rank in South West?
Blundell's School is 351st of 402 and Castle Primary School is 1545th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).