Schools in Sidmouth, South West (2025)
5 schools · 1,728 students · 2 local authority, 2 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 190.
Sidmouth, in South West, has 5 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,728 students. By level there are 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 2 local authority, 2 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Sidmouth's schools is 190, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Newton Poppleford Primary School (59.2, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Sidmouth College (55.0, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Sidmouth Church of England Primary School (49.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Sidmouth College (825 students), Sidmouth Church of England Primary School (448 students), Newton Poppleford Primary School (190 students).
Ranked schools in Sidmouth
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 159Newton Poppleford Primary SchoolSidmouth · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 255Sidmouth CollegeSidmouth · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 825 students
- 349Sidmouth Church of England Primary SchoolSidmouth · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 427Tipton St John Church of England Primary SchoolSidmouth · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 55St John's SchoolSidmouth · Independent All-through17.7 Attainment 8 · 182 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton Poppleford Primary School Sidmouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 59.2 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 2 | Sidmouth College Sidmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 825 |
| 3 | Sidmouth Church of England Primary School Sidmouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.0 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 4 | Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Sidmouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 26.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 5 | St John's School Sidmouth · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 4.8 Lower 50% | 17.7 Attainment 8 | 182 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Sidmouth side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sidmouth?
Newton Poppleford Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Sidmouth with a Success Index (England) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sidmouth?
Sidmouth has 5 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 1,728 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sidmouth?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sidmouth is 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.