North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery vs Spreyton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery
North Tawton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
160 students
Spreyton School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
30 students
| Measure | North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery North Tawton, South West | Spreyton School Crediton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1110 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #10198 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 160 | 30 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 30 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | North Tawton | Crediton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ntcps.co.uk | www.spreyton-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Spreyton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 39.8).
- •North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 160 students compared with 30.
- •North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Spreyton School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery better than Spreyton School?
On the Success Index (England), Spreyton School ranks higher (42.6 vs 39.8 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 North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery and Spreyton School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between North Tawton and Crediton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery: 160. Spreyton School: 30. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery and Spreyton School rank in South West?
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is 1110th of 1,695 and Spreyton School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).