Drake's Church of England Primary School vs Halwin School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 145 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake's Church of England Primary School
Budleigh Salterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
Halwin School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
| Measure | Drake's Church of England Primary School Budleigh Salterton, South West | Halwin School Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 37 | 37 |
| Pupils on roll | 37 | 37 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 36.6% | 31.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 14% |
| 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 | Budleigh Salterton | Helston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drakes.thelink.academy/website | halwin.croftymat.org |
The verdict
- •Halwin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 54.6).
- •Halwin School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 67%).
- •Halwin School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
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 Drake's Church of England Primary School better than Halwin School?
On the Success Index (England), Halwin School ranks higher (79.5 vs 54.6 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 Drake's Church of England Primary School and Halwin School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Budleigh Salterton and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake's Church of England Primary School: 37. Halwin School: 37. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake's Church of England Primary School and Halwin School rank in South West?
Drake's Church of England Primary School is unranked and Halwin School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).