Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple vs The Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
214 students
The Park Community School
Barnstaple · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,408 students
| Measure | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Barnstaple, South West | The Park Community School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1216 of 1,695 | #148 of 402 |
| National rank | #11202 of 15,697 | #1616 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 214 | 1,408 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 1,408 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ourladys.devon.sch.uk/ | www.theparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 35.2).
- •The Park Community School is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 214.
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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple better than The Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), The Park Community School ranks higher (57.4 vs 35.2 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple and The Park Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple: 214. The Park Community School: 1,408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple and The Park Community School rank in South West?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple is 1216th of 1,695 and The Park Community School is 148th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).