Abbey School vs Ilsham Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Abbey School Torquay, South West | Ilsham Church of England Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #76 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #789 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 176 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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 | ilsham-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ilsham Church of England Academy is the larger school with 176 students compared with 128.
- •Abbey School is a independent school while Ilsham Church of England Academy 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 Ilsham Church of England Academy?
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 Ilsham Church of England Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey School: 128. Ilsham Church of England Academy: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey School and Ilsham Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Abbey School is unranked and Ilsham Church of England Academy is 76th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).