Meavy Church of England Primary School vs Widewell Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meavy Church of England Primary School
Yelverton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Widewell Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
228 students
| Measure | Meavy Church of England Primary School Yelverton, South West | Widewell Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #493 of 1,695 | #708 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4868 of 15,697 | #6656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 11% |
| 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 | Yelverton | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.meavy.devon.sch.uk/ | www.widewellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Meavy Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 56.2).
- •Widewell Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 59%).
- •Meavy Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 11%).
- •Widewell Primary Academy is the larger school with 228 students compared with 90.
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 Meavy Church of England Primary School better than Widewell Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meavy Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 56.2 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 Meavy Church of England Primary School and Widewell Primary Academy?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Yelverton and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meavy Church of England Primary School: 90. Widewell Primary Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meavy Church of England Primary School and Widewell Primary Academy rank in South West?
Meavy Church of England Primary School is 493rd of 1,695 and Widewell Primary Academy is 708th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).