Eden Park Academy vs Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Park Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Eden Park Academy Barnstaple, South West | Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1595 of 1,695 | #1028 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14470 of 15,697 | #9525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 118 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 56.2% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.eden-park.academy | www.goodleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goodleigh Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 16.7).
- •Goodleigh Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 54%).
- •Eden Park Academy is the larger school with 118 students compared with 90.
- •Eden Park Academy is a academy school while Goodleigh Church of England 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 Eden Park Academy better than Goodleigh Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goodleigh Church of England Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 16.7 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 Eden Park Academy and Goodleigh Church of England Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Park Academy: 118. Goodleigh Church of England Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Park Academy and Goodleigh Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Eden Park Academy is 1595th of 1,695 and Goodleigh Church of England Primary School is 1028th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).