Brayford Academy vs West Buckland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.0 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
West Buckland School
Barnstaple · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
499 students
| Measure | Brayford Academy Barnstaple, South West | West Buckland School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #35 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #460 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 32 | 499 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 499 |
| Free school meals | 12% | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.3% | 53.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.6 |
| town | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brayford.devon.sch.uk/ | www.westbuckland.com |
The verdict
- •West Buckland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.4 vs 74.7).
- •West Buckland School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 32.
- •Brayford Academy is a academy school while West Buckland School is a independent 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 West Buckland School?
On the Success Index (England), West Buckland School ranks higher (84.4 vs 74.7 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 Brayford Academy and West Buckland School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brayford Academy: 32. West Buckland School: 499. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brayford Academy and West Buckland School rank in South West?
Brayford Academy is unranked and West Buckland School is 35th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).