Burlescombe Church of England Primary School vs Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlescombe Church of England Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Wellington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
43 students
| Measure | Burlescombe Church of England Primary School Tiverton, South West | Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Wellington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 30 | 43 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 43 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 35.7% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Tiverton | Wellington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.burlescombe.devon.sch.uk | www.sampfordarundelprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Burlescombe Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 25.6).
- •Burlescombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 57%).
- •Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is the larger school with 43 students compared with 30.
- •Burlescombe Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Burlescombe Church of England Primary School better than Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burlescombe Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 25.6 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 Burlescombe Church of England Primary School and Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Wellington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burlescombe Church of England Primary School: 30. Sampford Arundel Community Primary School: 43. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burlescombe Church of England Primary School and Sampford Arundel Community Primary School rank in South West?
Burlescombe Church of England Primary School is unranked and Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).