St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School vs St Helens Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
110 students
St Helens Church of England Academy
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
204 students
| Measure | St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Bideford, South West | St Helens Church of England Academy Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #929 of 1,695 | #1232 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8586 of 15,697 | #11259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 110 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.northamfederation.devon.sch.uk/ | www.ash-sch.org/ |
The verdict
- •St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 34.9).
- •St Helens Church of England Academy is the larger school with 204 students compared with 110.
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 St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School better than St Helens Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (47.4 vs 34.9 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 St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School and St Helens Church of England Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School: 110. St Helens Church of England Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School and St Helens Church of England Academy rank in South West?
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School is 929th of 1,695 and St Helens Church of England Academy is 1232nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).