Padstow School vs Wadebridge Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padstow School
Padstow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
157 students
Wadebridge Primary Academy
Wadebridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
373 students
| Measure | Padstow School Padstow, South West | Wadebridge Primary Academy Wadebridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 1,695 | #1296 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6053 of 15,697 | #11768 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 157 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| 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 | Padstow | Wadebridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.padstowschool.org | www.wadebridgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Padstow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 32.4).
- •Padstow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 54%).
- •Padstow School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Wadebridge Primary Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 157.
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 Padstow School better than Wadebridge Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Padstow School ranks higher (59.0 vs 32.4 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 Padstow School and Wadebridge Primary Academy?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Wadebridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padstow School: 157. Wadebridge Primary Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padstow School and Wadebridge Primary Academy rank in South West?
Padstow School is 638th of 1,695 and Wadebridge Primary Academy is 1296th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).