Filleigh Community Primary School vs Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 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
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Filleigh Community Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1627 of 1,695 | #416 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14788 of 15,697 | #4098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 61 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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.filleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.swimbridge-primary.org |
The verdict
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 14.2).
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 20%).
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 61.
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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swimbridge Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.0 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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Filleigh Community Primary School: 61. Swimbridge Church of England Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Filleigh Community Primary School and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Filleigh Community Primary School is 1627th of 1,695 and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School is 416th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).