Jacobstow Community Academy vs Otterham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacobstow Community Academy
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
Otterham Community Primary School
Camelford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
67 students
| Measure | Jacobstow Community Academy Bude, South West | Otterham Community Primary School Camelford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #451 of 1,695 | #849 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4416 of 15,697 | #7896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 85 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Bude | Camelford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.jacobstow-lap.co.uk | www.otterhamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Jacobstow Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 50.4).
- •Otterham Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Jacobstow Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Jacobstow Community Academy is the larger school with 85 students compared with 67.
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 Jacobstow Community Academy better than Otterham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Jacobstow Community Academy ranks higher (67.3 vs 50.4 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 Jacobstow Community Academy and Otterham Community Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bude and Camelford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jacobstow Community Academy: 85. Otterham Community Primary School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jacobstow Community Academy and Otterham Community Primary School rank in South West?
Jacobstow Community Academy is 451st of 1,695 and Otterham Community Primary School is 849th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).