Brayford Academy vs South Molton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brayford Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
32 students
South Molton Community Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Brayford Academy Barnstaple, South West | South Molton Community Primary School South Molton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1338 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #12124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 32 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 65.3% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Barnstaple | South Molton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brayford.devon.sch.uk/ | www.southmoltonprimary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brayford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 30.5).
- •South Molton Community Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 32.
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 Brayford Academy better than South Molton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brayford Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 30.5 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 Brayford Academy and South Molton Community Primary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and South Molton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brayford Academy: 32. South Molton Community Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brayford Academy and South Molton Community Primary School rank in South West?
Brayford Academy is unranked and South Molton Community Primary School is 1338th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).