Mount Kelly vs Whitchurch Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Kelly
Tavistock · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
561 students
Whitchurch Community Primary School
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Mount Kelly Tavistock, South West | Whitchurch Community Primary School Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 402 | #620 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3814 of 4,090 | #5830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 561 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 561 | 202 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.9 | – |
| town | Tavistock | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mountkelly.com | www.whitchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitchurch Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 14.8).
- •Mount Kelly is the larger school with 561 students compared with 202.
- •Mount Kelly is a independent school while Whitchurch Community 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 Mount Kelly better than Whitchurch Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitchurch Community Primary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 14.8 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 Mount Kelly and Whitchurch Community Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tavistock and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Kelly: 561. Whitchurch Community Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Kelly and Whitchurch Community Primary School rank in South West?
Mount Kelly is 386th of 402 and Whitchurch Community Primary School is 620th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).