Buckfastleigh Primary School vs South Dartmoor Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.4 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
South Dartmoor Community College
Ashburton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
801 students
| Measure | Buckfastleigh Primary School Buckfastleigh, South West | South Dartmoor Community College Ashburton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1089 of 1,695 | #131 of 402 |
| National rank | #9991 of 15,697 | #1452 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 112 | 801 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 801 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 46.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Buckfastleigh | Ashburton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk | www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Dartmoor Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 40.7).
- •South Dartmoor Community College is the larger school with 801 students compared with 112.
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 South Dartmoor Community College?
On the Success Index (England), South Dartmoor Community College ranks higher (60.6 vs 40.7 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 South Dartmoor Community College?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Buckfastleigh and Ashburton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckfastleigh Primary School: 112. South Dartmoor Community College: 801. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckfastleigh Primary School and South Dartmoor Community College rank in South West?
Buckfastleigh Primary School is 1089th of 1,695 and South Dartmoor Community College is 131st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).