Newport Community School Primary Academy vs Yeo Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
Yeo Valley Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
| Measure | Newport Community School Primary Academy Barnstaple, South West | Yeo Valley Primary School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1181 of 1,695 | #1673 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10837 of 15,697 | #15326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 469 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 55.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newportprimary.devon.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Community School Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 9.2).
- •Newport Community School Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 43%).
- •Newport Community School Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Newport Community School Primary Academy is the larger school with 469 students compared with 193.
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 Newport Community School Primary Academy better than Yeo Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newport Community School Primary Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 9.2 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy and Yeo Valley Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newport Community School Primary Academy: 469. Yeo Valley Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Community School Primary Academy and Yeo Valley Primary School rank in South West?
Newport Community School Primary Academy is 1181st of 1,695 and Yeo Valley Primary School is 1673rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).