Horsington Church School vs Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 109 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horsington Church School
Templecombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Horsington Church School Templecombe, South West | Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1279 of 1,695 | #82 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11669 of 15,697 | #835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 93 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Templecombe | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horsingtonbwmat.org | www.widecombe.thelink.academy/website |
The verdict
- •Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 32.8).
- •Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 50%).
- •Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
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 Horsington Church School better than Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary ranks higher (89.8 vs 32.8 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 Horsington Church School and Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Templecombe and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsington Church School: 93. Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsington Church School and Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary rank in South West?
Horsington Church School is 1279th of 1,695 and Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary is 82nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).