Haydon Wick Primary School vs Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 166 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haydon Wick Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
261 students
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
261 students
| Measure | Haydon Wick Primary School Swindon, South West | Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #921 of 1,695 | #985 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8542 of 15,697 | #9097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 261 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Swindon | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.haydonwick.swindon.sch.uk | www.piltonbluecoat.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haydon Wick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 44.9).
- •Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Haydon Wick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
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 Haydon Wick Primary School better than Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Haydon Wick Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 44.9 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 Haydon Wick Primary School and Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydon Wick Primary School: 261. Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydon Wick Primary School and Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Haydon Wick Primary School is 921st of 1,695 and Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is 985th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).