Goodleigh Church of England Primary School vs Shirwell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Shirwell Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
25 students
| Measure | Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Barnstaple, South West | Shirwell Community Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1028 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #9525 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 25 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 25 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 44.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 13% |
| 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.goodleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.shirwell.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goodleigh Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 12.2).
- •Goodleigh Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 13%).
- •Goodleigh Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 25.
- •Goodleigh Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Shirwell 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 Goodleigh Church of England Primary School better than Shirwell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goodleigh Church of England Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 12.2 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 Goodleigh Church of England Primary School and Shirwell Community Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School: 90. Shirwell Community Primary School: 25. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goodleigh Church of England Primary School and Shirwell Community Primary School rank in South West?
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School is 1028th of 1,695 and Shirwell Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).