St Mary's CofE Primary School vs West Croft School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
West Croft School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford, South West | West Croft School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1248 of 1,695 | #1672 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11411 of 15,697 | #15318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 397 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.stmarysce.co.uk | www.westcroft.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 9.3).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 38%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •West Croft School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 397.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 Mary's CofE Primary School better than West Croft School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (34.1 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 Mary's CofE Primary School and West Croft School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 397. West Croft School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and West Croft School rank in South West?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1248th of 1,695 and West Croft School is 1672nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).