Blundell's School vs Heathcoat Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
Heathcoat Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
267 students
| Measure | Blundell's School Tiverton, South West | Heathcoat Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 402 | #1677 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3462 of 4,090 | #15377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 584 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 584 | 267 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.heathcoat.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blundell's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.0 vs 8.6).
- •Blundell's School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 267.
- •Blundell's School is a independent school while Heathcoat 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 Heathcoat Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blundell's School ranks higher (21.0 vs 8.6 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 Blundell's School and Heathcoat Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blundell's School: 584. Heathcoat Primary School: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blundell's School and Heathcoat Primary School rank in South West?
Blundell's School is 351st of 402 and Heathcoat Primary School is 1677th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).