Bolham Community Primary School vs St John's Catholic 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
St John's Catholic Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Bolham Community Primary School Tiverton, South West | St John's Catholic Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1156 of 1,695 | #1441 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10604 of 15,697 | #13074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 105 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.stjohnstiverton.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 25.6).
- •Bolham Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 45%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 105.
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 St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolham Community Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 25.6 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 St John's Catholic 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. St John's Catholic Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolham Community Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bolham Community Primary School is 1156th of 1,695 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 1441st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).