Brayford Academy vs Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.7 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
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Brayford Academy Barnstaple, South West | Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #416 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 32 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65.3% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brayford.devon.sch.uk/ | www.swimbridge-primary.org |
The verdict
- •Brayford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 69.0).
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 32.
- •Brayford Academy is a academy school while Swimbridge Church of England 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 Brayford Academy better than Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brayford Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 69.0 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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brayford Academy: 32. Swimbridge Church of England Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brayford Academy and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Brayford Academy is unranked and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is 416th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).