Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School vs The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 435 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Ilfracombe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
326 students
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Ilfracombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,016 students
| Measure | Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Ilfracombe, South West | The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Ilfracombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1625 of 1,695 | #124 of 402 |
| National rank | #14777 of 15,697 | #1377 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 326 | 1,016 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 1,016 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.8 |
| town | Ilfracombe | Ilfracombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ilfracombe-jun.devon.sch.uk | www.ilfracombeacademy.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 14.3).
- •The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 326.
- •Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School better than The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy ranks higher (62.2 vs 14.3 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Ilfracombe and Ilfracombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School: 326. The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy: 1,016. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School is 1625th of 1,695 and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is 124th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).