Combe Martin Primary School vs Kentisbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combe Martin Primary School
Ilfracombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
Kentisbury Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
| Measure | Combe Martin Primary School Ilfracombe, South West | Kentisbury Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1090 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #9994 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 137 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 59.6% | 121.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 25% |
| 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 | Ilfracombe | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.combemartin-sch.org/ | www.westexmoorfederation.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kentisbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 40.7).
- •Combe Martin Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Kentisbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
- •Combe Martin Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 51.
- •Combe Martin Primary School is a academy school while Kentisbury 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 Combe Martin Primary School better than Kentisbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kentisbury Primary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 40.7 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 Combe Martin Primary School and Kentisbury Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combe Martin Primary School: 137. Kentisbury Primary School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combe Martin Primary School and Kentisbury Primary School rank in South West?
Combe Martin Primary School is 1090th of 1,695 and Kentisbury Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).