Buckland Brewer Primary School vs Cheselbourne Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 135 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Brewer Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
49 students
Cheselbourne Village School
DORCHESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
49 students
| Measure | Buckland Brewer Primary School Bideford, South West | Cheselbourne Village School DORCHESTER, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 49 | 49 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 49 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Bideford | DORCHESTER |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.villageschools.org.uk | www.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cheselbourne Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 12.2).
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 Buckland Brewer Primary School better than Cheselbourne Village School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheselbourne Village School ranks higher (38.1 vs 12.2 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 Buckland Brewer Primary School and Cheselbourne Village School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Bideford and DORCHESTER in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Brewer Primary School: 49. Cheselbourne Village School: 49. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Brewer Primary School and Cheselbourne Village School rank in South West?
Buckland Brewer Primary School is unranked and Cheselbourne Village School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).