Instow Community Primary and Pre-School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Bideford, South West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 1,695 | #1248 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4935 of 15,697 | #11411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.instowcps.co.uk/ | www.stmarysce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Instow Community Primary and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 34.1).
- •Instow Community Primary and Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •Instow Community Primary and Pre-School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 136.
- •Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is a local authority school while St Mary's CofE 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 Instow Community Primary and Pre-School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Instow Community Primary and Pre-School ranks higher (64.6 vs 34.1 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 Instow Community Primary and Pre-School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School: 136. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Instow Community Primary and Pre-School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School is 501st of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1248th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).