Blundell's School vs Wilcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 488 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
Wilcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
| Measure | Blundell's School Tiverton, South West | Wilcombe Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 402 | #1687 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3462 of 4,090 | #15556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 584 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 584 | 157 |
| Free school meals | – | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.wilcombe-pri.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blundell's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.0 vs 6.0).
- •Blundell's School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 157.
- •Blundell's School is a independent school while Wilcombe 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 Wilcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blundell's School ranks higher (21.0 vs 6.0 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 Wilcombe Primary School?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blundell's School: 584. Wilcombe Primary School: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blundell's School and Wilcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Blundell's School is 351st of 402 and Wilcombe Primary School is 1687th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).