Marwood School vs West Down School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marwood School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
West Down School
Ilfracombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students
| Measure | Marwood School Barnstaple, South West | West Down School Ilfracombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 1,695 | #474 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #17 of 15,697 | #4614 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 72 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 1.4% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 60.5% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Barnstaple | Ilfracombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.marwood.devon.sch.uk/ | www.westberryfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 66.3).
- •West Down School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 72.
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 Marwood School better than West Down School?
On the Success Index (England), Marwood School ranks higher (99.5 vs 66.3 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 Marwood School and West Down School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marwood School: 72. West Down School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marwood School and West Down School rank in South West?
Marwood School is 1st of 1,695 and West Down School is 474th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).