Ilsington Church of England Primary School vs Sparkwell All Saints Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilsington Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Ilsington Church of England Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Sparkwell All Saints Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 1,695 | #695 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1981 of 15,697 | #6603 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 95 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 118.8% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Newton Abbot | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ilsington.thelink.academy/website | www.sparkwell.thelink.academy/web |
The verdict
- •Ilsington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 56.4).
- •Ilsington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Ilsington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% 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 Ilsington Church of England Primary School better than Sparkwell All Saints Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ilsington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 56.4 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 Ilsington Church of England Primary School and Sparkwell All Saints Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilsington Church of England Primary School: 95. Sparkwell All Saints Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilsington Church of England Primary School and Sparkwell All Saints Primary School rank in South West?
Ilsington Church of England Primary School is 199th of 1,695 and Sparkwell All Saints Primary School is 695th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).