Halberton Primary School vs Tidcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halberton Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
Tidcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
| Measure | Halberton Primary School Tiverton, South West | Tidcombe Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 1,695 | #550 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14687 of 15,697 | #5282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 122% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Tiverton | Tiverton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.halberton.school | www.tidcombe.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tidcombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 15.1).
- •Tidcombe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 0%).
- •Tidcombe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Tidcombe Primary School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 111.
- •Halberton Primary School is a local authority school while Tidcombe 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 Halberton Primary School better than Tidcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tidcombe Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 15.1 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 Halberton Primary School and Tidcombe Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halberton Primary School: 111. Tidcombe Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halberton Primary School and Tidcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Halberton Primary School is 1614th of 1,695 and Tidcombe Primary School is 550th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).