Buckland Brewer Primary School vs Parkham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.4 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
Parkham Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
| Measure | Buckland Brewer Primary School Bideford, South West | Parkham Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 49 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.villageschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 12.2).
- •Parkham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 33%).
- •Parkham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Parkham Primary School is the larger school with 55 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 Parkham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkham Primary School ranks higher (45.5 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 Parkham Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Brewer Primary School: 49. Parkham Primary School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Brewer Primary School and Parkham Primary School rank in South West?
Buckland Brewer Primary School is unranked and Parkham Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).