Blundell's School vs Tidcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 680 m 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
Tidcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
| Measure | Blundell's School Tiverton, South West | Tidcombe Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 402 | #550 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3462 of 4,090 | #5282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 584 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 584 | 143 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.tidcombe.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tidcombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 21.0).
- •Blundell's School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 143.
- •Blundell's 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 School better than Tidcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tidcombe Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 21.0 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 Blundell's School and Tidcombe Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blundell's School: 584. Tidcombe Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blundell's School and Tidcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Blundell's School is 351st of 402 and Tidcombe Primary School is 550th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).