Bridestowe Primary School vs Holywell Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridestowe Primary School
Okehampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Holywell Church of England School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
| Measure | Bridestowe Primary School Okehampton, South West | Holywell Church of England School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1159 of 1,695 | #1480 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10653 of 15,697 | #13408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 86 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Okehampton | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridestowe-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.holywell.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bridestowe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 23.8).
- •Bridestowe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 45%).
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 Bridestowe Primary School better than Holywell Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridestowe Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 23.8 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 Bridestowe Primary School and Holywell Church of England School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Okehampton and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridestowe Primary School: 86. Holywell Church of England School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridestowe Primary School and Holywell Church of England School rank in South West?
Bridestowe Primary School is 1159th of 1,695 and Holywell Church of England School is 1480th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).