Drake's Church of England Primary School vs Littleham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.1 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
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
67 students
| Measure | Drake's Church of England Primary School Budleigh Salterton, South West | Littleham Church of England Primary School Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1694 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #15650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 37 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 37 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 58.7% |
| Capacity filled | 36.6% | 37.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 8% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Budleigh Salterton | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drakes.thelink.academy/website | littleham.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 3.8).
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 8%).
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Littleham Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 37.
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 Littleham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Drake's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 3.8 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 Littleham Church of England Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake's Church of England Primary School: 37. Littleham Church of England Primary School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake's Church of England Primary School and Littleham Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Drake's Church of England Primary School is unranked and Littleham Church of England Primary School is 1694th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).