Connor Downs Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 118 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connor Downs Academy
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
Buckfastleigh · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
| Measure | Connor Downs Academy Hayle, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast Buckfastleigh, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #861 of 1,695 | #1351 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8051 of 15,697 | #12268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 168 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 152.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Hayle | Buckfastleigh |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.connordowns.org.uk | www.st-marysrc.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Connor Downs Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 29.7).
- •Connor Downs Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 61%).
- •Connor Downs Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% 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 Connor Downs Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast?
On the Success Index (England), Connor Downs Academy ranks higher (49.7 vs 29.7 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 Connor Downs Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Hayle and Buckfastleigh in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Connor Downs Academy: 168. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Connor Downs Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast rank in South West?
Connor Downs Academy is 861st of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast is 1351st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).