Combe Martin Primary School vs The Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 112 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
The Meadows Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
137 students
| Measure | Combe Martin Primary School Ilfracombe, South West | The Meadows Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1090 of 1,695 | #401 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9994 of 15,697 | #3974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 137 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 59.6% | 32.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.combemartin-sch.org/ | www.themeadowsprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 40.7).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
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 The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Meadows Primary School ranks higher (69.7 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 The Meadows Primary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Ilfracombe and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combe Martin Primary School: 137. The Meadows Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combe Martin Primary School and The Meadows Primary School rank in South West?
Combe Martin Primary School is 1090th of 1,695 and The Meadows Primary School is 401st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).