Bridgerule Church of England Primary School vs Marhamchurch CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.4 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
Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Bridgerule Church of England Primary School Holsworthy, South West | Marhamchurch CofE Academy Bude, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1434 of 1,695 | #1281 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13021 of 15,697 | #11672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 62 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 54% |
| 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 | Holsworthy | Bude |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridgerule.devon.sch.uk/ | marhamchurch-lap.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Marhamchurch CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 25.8).
- •Marhamchurch CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 43%).
- •Marhamchurch CofE Academy is the larger school with 128 students compared with 62.
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 Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marhamchurch CofE Academy ranks higher (32.8 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 Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
About 5.4 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. Marhamchurch CofE Academy: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgerule Church of England Primary School and Marhamchurch CofE Academy rank in South West?
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School is 1434th of 1,695 and Marhamchurch CofE Academy is 1281st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).