Caen Community Primary School vs Southmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 852 m 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
Southmead School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
341 students
| Measure | Caen Community Primary School Braunton, South West | Southmead School Braunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1297 of 1,695 | #871 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11776 of 15,697 | #8098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 328 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 341 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 72% |
| 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 | Braunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.caen.devon.sch.uk/ | www.southmead.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 32.3).
- •Southmead School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Southmead School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 328.
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 Southmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Southmead School ranks higher (49.6 vs 32.3 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 Southmead School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Braunton and Braunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caen Community Primary School: 328. Southmead School: 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caen Community Primary School and Southmead School rank in South West?
Caen Community Primary School is 1297th of 1,695 and Southmead School is 871st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).