Denbury Primary School vs Ipplepen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denbury Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
111 students
Ipplepen Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Denbury Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Ipplepen Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1471 of 1,695 | #588 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13307 of 15,697 | #5628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 111 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.denbury.devon.sch.uk/ | www.ipplepen-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ipplepen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 24.3).
- •Ipplepen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 31%).
- •Ipplepen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Ipplepen Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 111.
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 Denbury Primary School better than Ipplepen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ipplepen Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 24.3 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 Denbury Primary School and Ipplepen Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denbury Primary School: 111. Ipplepen Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denbury Primary School and Ipplepen Primary School rank in South West?
Denbury Primary School is 1471st of 1,695 and Ipplepen Primary School is 588th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).