Bude Primary Academy - Juniors vs Marhamchurch CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
230 students
Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Bude, South West | Marhamchurch CofE Academy Bude, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1285 of 1,695 | #1281 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11688 of 15,697 | #11672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Bude | Bude |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.budejuniors.org.uk | marhamchurch-lap.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.7 vs 32.8).
- •Bude Primary Academy - Juniors does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Bude Primary Academy - Juniors does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Bude Primary Academy - Juniors is the larger school with 230 students compared with 128.
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 Bude Primary Academy - Juniors better than Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bude Primary Academy - Juniors and Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bude and Bude in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors: 230. Marhamchurch CofE Academy: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bude Primary Academy - Juniors and Marhamchurch CofE Academy rank in South West?
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors is 1285th of 1,695 and Marhamchurch CofE Academy is 1281st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).