Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary vs Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 162 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary Chippenham, South West | Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #484 of 1,695 | #501 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4794 of 15,697 | #4935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Chippenham | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brinkworthearldanbys.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.instowcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.3 vs 64.6).
- •Instow Community Primary and Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
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 Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary better than Instow Community Primary and Pre-School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary: 136. Instow Community Primary and Pre-School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School rank in South West?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary is 484th of 1,695 and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is 501st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).