Cornwood Church of England Primary School vs Stowford School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornwood Church of England Primary School
Ivybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Stowford School
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
| Measure | Cornwood Church of England Primary School Ivybridge, South West | Stowford School Ivybridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1026 of 1,695 | #73 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9517 of 15,697 | #749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 87 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 17% |
| 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 | Ivybridge | Ivybridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.moorswayfederation.org.uk | www.stowford.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Stowford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 42.9).
- •Stowford School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 56%).
- •Stowford School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Stowford School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 87.
- •Cornwood Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Stowford 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 Cornwood Church of England Primary School better than Stowford School?
On the Success Index (England), Stowford School ranks higher (90.5 vs 42.9 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 Cornwood Church of England Primary School and Stowford School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Ivybridge and Ivybridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornwood Church of England Primary School: 87. Stowford School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornwood Church of England Primary School and Stowford School rank in South West?
Cornwood Church of England Primary School is 1026th of 1,695 and Stowford School is 73rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).