Filleigh Community Primary School vs South Molton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students
South Molton Community Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Filleigh Community Primary School Barnstaple, South West | South Molton Community Primary School South Molton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1627 of 1,695 | #1338 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14788 of 15,697 | #12124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 61 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | South Molton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.filleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.southmoltonprimary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Molton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 14.2).
- •South Molton Community Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 61.
- •Filleigh Community Primary School is a local authority school while South Molton Community Primary School is a academy 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 Filleigh Community Primary School better than South Molton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Molton Community Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 14.2 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 Filleigh Community Primary School and South Molton Community Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and South Molton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Filleigh Community Primary School: 61. South Molton Community Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Filleigh Community Primary School and South Molton Community Primary School rank in South West?
Filleigh Community Primary School is 1627th of 1,695 and South Molton Community Primary School is 1338th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).