Padstow School vs Wilcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 112 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
Wilcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
| Measure | Padstow School Padstow, South West | Wilcombe Primary School Tiverton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 1,695 | #1687 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6053 of 15,697 | #15556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 157 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 17% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Padstow | Tiverton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.padstowschool.org | www.wilcombe-pri.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Padstow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 6.0).
- •Padstow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 17%).
- •Padstow School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 Wilcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Padstow School ranks higher (59.0 vs 6.0 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 Wilcombe Primary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Tiverton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padstow School: 157. Wilcombe Primary School: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padstow School and Wilcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Padstow School is 638th of 1,695 and Wilcombe Primary School is 1687th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).