Bow Community Primary School vs North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 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
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery
North Tawton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
160 students
| Measure | Bow Community Primary School Crediton, South West | North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery North Tawton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1423 of 1,695 | #1110 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12897 of 15,697 | #10198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 133 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | North Tawton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bowcps.devon.sch.uk/ | www.ntcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 26.5).
- •North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 40%).
- •North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 160 students compared with 133.
- •Bow Community Primary School is a local authority school while North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 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 Bow Community Primary School better than North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (39.8 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 North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Crediton and North Tawton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bow Community Primary School: 133. North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bow Community Primary School and North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery rank in South West?
Bow Community Primary School is 1423rd of 1,695 and North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is 1110th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).