Bolham Community Primary School vs Castle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolham Community Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
Castle Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
| Measure | Bolham Community Primary School Tiverton, South West | Castle Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1156 of 1,695 | #1545 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10604 of 15,697 | #13883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 105 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.tiverton-bolham-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.castletiverton.school |
The verdict
- •Bolham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 20.6).
- •Bolham Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 44%).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Castle Primary School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 105.
- •Bolham Community Primary School is a academy 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 Bolham Community Primary School better than Castle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolham Community Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 20.6 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 Bolham Community Primary School and Castle Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolham Community Primary School: 105. Castle Primary School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolham Community Primary School and Castle Primary School rank in South West?
Bolham Community Primary School is 1156th of 1,695 and Castle Primary School is 1545th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).