Braunton Academy vs Kingsacre Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braunton Academy
Braunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
828 students
Kingsacre Primary School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Braunton Academy Braunton, South West | Kingsacre Primary School Braunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #38 of 402 | #107 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #506 of 4,090 | #1128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 828 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 828 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Braunton | Braunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.braunton.academy/ | www.kingsacre-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsacre Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 82.9).
- •Braunton Academy is the larger school with 828 students compared with 177.
- •Braunton Academy is a academy school while Kingsacre 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 Braunton Academy better than Kingsacre Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsacre Primary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 82.9 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 Braunton Academy and Kingsacre Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Braunton and Braunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braunton Academy: 828. Kingsacre Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braunton Academy and Kingsacre Primary School rank in South West?
Braunton Academy is 38th of 402 and Kingsacre Primary School is 107th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).