Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy vs Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
261 students
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
448 students
| Measure | Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Barnstaple, South West | Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,695 | #1193 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9097 of 15,697 | #10944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 261 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Barnstaple | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.piltonbluecoat.devon.sch.uk/ | www.sticklepathschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 36.5).
- •Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Sticklepath Community Primary Academy is the larger school with 448 students compared with 261.
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 Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy better than Sticklepath Community Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy ranks higher (44.9 vs 36.5 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 Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy and Sticklepath Community Primary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy: 261. Sticklepath Community Primary Academy: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy and Sticklepath Community Primary Academy rank in South West?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is 985th of 1,695 and Sticklepath Community Primary Academy is 1193rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).