Bradworthy Primary Academy vs Parkham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 9.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradworthy Primary Academy
Holsworthy · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
185 students
Parkham Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
| Measure | Bradworthy Primary Academy Holsworthy, South West | Parkham Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #615 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #5807 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 185 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| 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 | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bradworthyacademy.co.uk/ | www.villageschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradworthy Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 45.5).
- •Bradworthy Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 50%).
- •Parkham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Bradworthy Primary Academy is the larger school with 185 students compared with 55.
- •Bradworthy Primary Academy is a academy school while Parkham 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 Bradworthy Primary Academy better than Parkham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradworthy Primary Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 45.5 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 Bradworthy Primary Academy and Parkham Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradworthy Primary Academy: 185. Parkham Primary School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradworthy Primary Academy and Parkham Primary School rank in South West?
Bradworthy Primary Academy is 615th of 1,695 and Parkham Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).