Filleigh Community Primary School vs Umberleigh Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.8 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
Umberleigh Primary Academy
Umberleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students
| Measure | Filleigh Community Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Umberleigh Primary Academy Umberleigh, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1627 of 1,695 | #644 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14788 of 15,697 | #6106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 61 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 167.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 86% |
| 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 | Umberleigh |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.filleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.teamacademytrust.com/ |
The verdict
- •Umberleigh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 14.2).
- •Umberleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 20%).
- •Umberleigh Primary Academy is the larger school with 94 students compared with 61.
- •Filleigh Community Primary School is a local authority school while Umberleigh Primary Academy 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 Umberleigh Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Umberleigh Primary Academy ranks higher (58.8 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 Umberleigh Primary Academy?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Umberleigh in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Filleigh Community Primary School: 61. Umberleigh Primary Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Filleigh Community Primary School and Umberleigh Primary Academy rank in South West?
Filleigh Community Primary School is 1627th of 1,695 and Umberleigh Primary Academy is 644th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).