Buckfastleigh Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
Buckfastleigh · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
| Measure | Buckfastleigh Primary School Buckfastleigh, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast Buckfastleigh, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1089 of 1,695 | #1351 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9991 of 15,697 | #12268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 112 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 152.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Buckfastleigh | Buckfastleigh |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk | www.st-marysrc.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckfastleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 29.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 58%).
- •Buckfastleigh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast is the larger school with 168 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast?
On the Success Index (England), Buckfastleigh Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 29.7 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buckfastleigh and Buckfastleigh in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckfastleigh Primary School: 112. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckfastleigh Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast rank in South West?
Buckfastleigh Primary School is 1089th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast is 1351st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).