Heathcoat Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 531 m 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 John's Catholic Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Heathcoat Primary School Tiverton, South West | St John's Catholic Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1677 of 1,695 | #1441 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15377 of 15,697 | #13074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 267 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.6% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.heathcoat.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnstiverton.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.6 vs 8.6).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 28%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Heathcoat Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 116.
- •Heathcoat Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Catholic 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 Heathcoat Primary School better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (25.6 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 John's Catholic Primary School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Tiverton and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathcoat Primary School: 267. St John's Catholic Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathcoat Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Heathcoat Primary School is 1677th of 1,695 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 1441st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).