Eastover Primary School vs Hayward's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastover Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Hayward's Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Eastover Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Hayward's Primary School Crediton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1034 of 1,695 | #678 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9551 of 15,697 | #6384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Crediton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.eastoverschool.co.uk/ | www.haywards.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hayward's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 42.8).
- •Hayward's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Hayward's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
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 Eastover Primary School better than Hayward's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hayward's Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 42.8 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 Eastover Primary School and Hayward's Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Crediton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastover Primary School: 403. Hayward's Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastover Primary School and Hayward's Primary School rank in South West?
Eastover Primary School is 1034th of 1,695 and Hayward's Primary School is 678th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).