North Molton Primary School vs South Molton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Molton Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students
South Molton Community College
South Molton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | North Molton Primary School South Molton, South West | South Molton Community College South Molton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1011 of 1,695 | #137 of 402 |
| National rank | #9399 of 15,697 | #1509 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 124 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Molton | South Molton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.north-molton-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.smcc.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Molton Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 43.5).
- •South Molton Community College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 124.
- •North Molton Primary School is a academy school while South Molton Community College is a local authority 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 North Molton Primary School better than South Molton Community College?
On the Success Index (England), South Molton Community College ranks higher (59.7 vs 43.5 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 North Molton Primary School and South Molton Community College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between South Molton and South Molton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Molton Primary School: 124. South Molton Community College: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Molton Primary School and South Molton Community College rank in South West?
North Molton Primary School is 1011th of 1,695 and South Molton Community College is 137th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).