Abbey School vs All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey School
Torquay · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
128 students
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Abbey School Torquay, South West | All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1170 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 193 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeyschool.co.uk | www.allsaintsbabbacombe.stcmat.org |
The verdict
- •All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 128.
- •Abbey School is a independent school while All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Abbey School better than All Saints Babbacombe 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 Abbey School and All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey School: 128. All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey School and All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Abbey School is unranked and All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School is 1170th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).