St Helens Church of England Academy vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helens Church of England Academy
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
204 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | St Helens Church of England Academy Bideford, South West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1232 of 1,695 | #1248 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11259 of 15,697 | #11411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.ash-sch.org/ | www.stmarysce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (34.9 vs 34.1).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 204.
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 Helens Church of England Academy better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Helens Church of England Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helens Church of England Academy: 204. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helens Church of England Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
St Helens Church of England Academy is 1232nd of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1248th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).