Bradford Primary School vs Shebbear Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford Primary School
Holsworthy · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
24 students
Shebbear Community School
Beaworthy · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students
| Measure | Bradford Primary School Holsworthy, South West | Shebbear Community School Beaworthy, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 24 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 34.3% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Holsworthy | Beaworthy |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bradford.devon.sch.uk/ | www.shebbear-pri.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shebbear Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 35.7).
- •Shebbear Community School is the larger school with 54 students compared with 24.
- •Bradford Primary School is a academy school while Shebbear Community 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 Bradford Primary School better than Shebbear Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Shebbear Community School ranks higher (45.4 vs 35.7 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 Bradford Primary School and Shebbear Community School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Beaworthy in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradford Primary School: 24. Shebbear Community School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Primary School and Shebbear Community School rank in South West?
Bradford Primary School is unranked and Shebbear Community School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).