Drake's Church of England Primary School vs Newton Poppleford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.4 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
Newton Poppleford Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Drake's Church of England Primary School Budleigh Salterton, South West | Newton Poppleford Primary School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #634 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #6007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 37 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 37 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 36.6% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drakes.thelink.academy/website | www.newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 54.6).
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 37.
- •Drake's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Newton Poppleford Primary School is a local authority 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 Drake's Church of England Primary School better than Newton Poppleford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Poppleford Primary School ranks higher (59.2 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake's Church of England Primary School: 37. Newton Poppleford Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake's Church of England Primary School and Newton Poppleford Primary School rank in South West?
Drake's Church of England Primary School is unranked and Newton Poppleford Primary School is 634th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).