Bridgerule Church of England Primary School vs Budehaven Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School
Holsworthy · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
62 students
Budehaven Community School
Bude · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,145 students
| Measure | Bridgerule Church of England Primary School Holsworthy, South West | Budehaven Community School Bude, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1434 of 1,695 | #211 of 402 |
| National rank | #13021 of 15,697 | #2107 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 62 | 1,145 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 1,145 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.0 |
| town | Holsworthy | Bude |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridgerule.devon.sch.uk/ | www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Budehaven Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 25.8).
- •Budehaven Community School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 62.
- •Bridgerule Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Budehaven Community 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 Bridgerule Church of England Primary School better than Budehaven Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Budehaven Community School ranks higher (47.1 vs 25.8 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 Bridgerule Church of England Primary School and Budehaven Community School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Bude in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School: 62. Budehaven Community School: 1,145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgerule Church of England Primary School and Budehaven Community School rank in South West?
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School is 1434th of 1,695 and Budehaven Community School is 211th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).