Caen Community Primary School vs Fremington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caen Community Primary School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
328 students
Fremington Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
| Measure | Caen Community Primary School Braunton, South West | Fremington Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1297 of 1,695 | #1533 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11776 of 15,697 | #13763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 328 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 46% |
| 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 | Braunton | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.caen.devon.sch.uk/ | www.fremington-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caen Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 21.4).
- •Caen Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 46%).
- •Caen Community Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 309.
- •Caen Community Primary School is a local authority school while Fremington Primary School 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 Caen Community Primary School better than Fremington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caen Community Primary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 21.4 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 Caen Community Primary School and Fremington Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Braunton and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caen Community Primary School: 328. Fremington Primary School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caen Community Primary School and Fremington Primary School rank in South West?
Caen Community Primary School is 1297th of 1,695 and Fremington Primary School is 1533rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).