St Helens Church of England Academy vs West Croft School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.5 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
West Croft School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
| Measure | St Helens Church of England Academy Bideford, South West | West Croft School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1232 of 1,695 | #1672 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11259 of 15,697 | #15318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.ash-sch.org/ | www.westcroft.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helens Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 9.3).
- •St Helens Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 38%).
- •West Croft School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 204.
- •St Helens Church of England Academy is a academy school while West Croft School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West Croft School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helens Church of England Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 9.3 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 Helens Church of England Academy and West Croft School?
About 2.5 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. West Croft School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helens Church of England Academy and West Croft School rank in South West?
St Helens Church of England Academy is 1232nd of 1,695 and West Croft School is 1672nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).