Castle Primary School vs Wilcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
Wilcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Tiverton, South West | Wilcombe Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1545 of 1,695 | #1687 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13883 of 15,697 | #15556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 293 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 17% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Tiverton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castletiverton.school | www.wilcombe-pri.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.6 vs 6.0).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 17%).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Castle Primary School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 157.
- •Castle Primary School is a local authority school while Wilcombe 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 Castle Primary School better than Wilcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Primary School ranks higher (20.6 vs 6.0 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 Castle Primary School and Wilcombe Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 293. Wilcombe Primary School: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Wilcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Primary School is 1545th of 1,695 and Wilcombe Primary School is 1687th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).