South Tawton Primary School vs St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Tawton Primary School
Okehampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Okehampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
244 students
| Measure | South Tawton Primary School Okehampton, South West | St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School Okehampton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,695 | #1642 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8455 of 15,697 | #14946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Okehampton | Okehampton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.southtawton.co.uk | www.stjamesokehampton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •South Tawton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 12.9).
- •South Tawton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 37%).
- •South Tawton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 201.
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 South Tawton Primary School better than St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), South Tawton Primary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 12.9 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 South Tawton Primary School and St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Okehampton and Okehampton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Tawton Primary School: 201. St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Tawton Primary School and St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
South Tawton Primary School is 912th of 1,695 and St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 1642nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).