Buckfastleigh Primary School vs Sands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckfastleigh Primary School
Buckfastleigh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
Sands School
Newton Abbot · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
67 students
| Measure | Buckfastleigh Primary School Buckfastleigh, South West | Sands School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1089 of 1,695 | #399 of 402 |
| National rank | #9991 of 15,697 | #4051 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 112 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 42% | – |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 14.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Buckfastleigh | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk | www.sands-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckfastleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 3.9).
- •Buckfastleigh Primary School is the larger school with 112 students compared with 67.
- •Buckfastleigh Primary School is a academy school while Sands 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 Buckfastleigh Primary School better than Sands School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckfastleigh Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 3.9 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 Buckfastleigh Primary School and Sands School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Buckfastleigh and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckfastleigh Primary School: 112. Sands School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckfastleigh Primary School and Sands School rank in South West?
Buckfastleigh Primary School is 1089th of 1,695 and Sands School is 399th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).