Heathcoat Primary School vs St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 87 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcoat Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
267 students
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | Heathcoat Primary School Tiverton, South West | St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1677 of 1,695 | #1408 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15377 of 15,697 | #12763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 267 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63.6% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 47% |
| 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 | Tiverton | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heathcoat.devon.sch.uk/ | www.st-bernadette-pri.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 8.6).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 28%).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 267.
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 Heathcoat Primary School better than St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 8.6 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 Heathcoat Primary School and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathcoat Primary School: 267. St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathcoat Primary School and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Heathcoat Primary School is 1677th of 1,695 and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1408th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).