Budehaven Community School vs Marhamchurch CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 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
Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Budehaven Community School Bude, South West | Marhamchurch CofE Academy Bude, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 402 | #1281 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2107 of 4,090 | #11672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,145 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,145 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Bude | Bude |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk | marhamchurch-lap.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Budehaven Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 32.8).
- •Budehaven Community School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 128.
- •Budehaven Community School is a local authority school while Marhamchurch CofE Academy 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 Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Budehaven Community School ranks higher (47.1 vs 32.8 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 Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bude and Bude in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Budehaven Community School: 1,145. Marhamchurch CofE Academy: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Budehaven Community School and Marhamchurch CofE Academy rank in South West?
Budehaven Community School is 211th of 402 and Marhamchurch CofE Academy is 1281st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).