Bow Community Primary School vs Newton St Cyres Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow Community Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
Newton St Cyres Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
133 students
| Measure | Bow Community Primary School Crediton, South West | Newton St Cyres Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1423 of 1,695 | #1008 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12897 of 15,697 | #9345 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 133 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 120.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Crediton | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bowcps.devon.sch.uk/ | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Newton-St-Cryes/ |
The verdict
- •Newton St Cyres Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 26.5).
- •Newton St Cyres Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 40%).
- •Newton St Cyres Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
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 Bow Community Primary School better than Newton St Cyres Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton St Cyres Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 26.5 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 Bow Community Primary School and Newton St Cyres Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Crediton and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bow Community Primary School: 133. Newton St Cyres Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bow Community Primary School and Newton St Cyres Primary School rank in South West?
Bow Community Primary School is 1423rd of 1,695 and Newton St Cyres Primary School is 1008th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).