Buckland Brewer Primary School vs Monkleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 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
Monkleigh Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Buckland Brewer Primary School Bideford, South West | Monkleigh Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #85 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 49 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 114.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 27% |
| 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 | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.villageschools.org.uk | www.monkleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Monkleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 12.2).
- •Monkleigh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 33%).
- •Monkleigh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •Monkleigh Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 49.
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 Monkleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Monkleigh Primary School ranks higher (89.6 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 Monkleigh Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Brewer Primary School: 49. Monkleigh Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Brewer Primary School and Monkleigh Primary School rank in South West?
Buckland Brewer Primary School is unranked and Monkleigh Primary School is 85th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).