Budehaven Community School vs Holsworthy Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Budehaven Community School
Bude · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,145 students
Holsworthy Community College
Holsworthy · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
551 students
| Measure | Budehaven Community School Bude, South West | Holsworthy Community College Holsworthy, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 402 | #292 of 402 |
| National rank | #2107 of 4,090 | #2717 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,145 | 551 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,145 | 551 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 64.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Bude | Holsworthy |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk | www.hcc.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Budehaven Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 34.6).
- •Budehaven Community School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 551.
- •Budehaven Community School is a local authority school while Holsworthy Community College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Budehaven Community School better than Holsworthy Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Budehaven Community School ranks higher (47.1 vs 34.6 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 Budehaven Community School and Holsworthy Community College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Bude and Holsworthy in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Budehaven Community School: 1,145. Holsworthy Community College: 551. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Budehaven Community School and Holsworthy Community College rank in South West?
Budehaven Community School is 211th of 402 and Holsworthy Community College is 292nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).