Abbey School vs Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 326 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey School
Torquay · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
128 students
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Abbey School Torquay, South West | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1506 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #13578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 107 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 60.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.priory-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 107.
- •Abbey School is a independent school while Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay 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 Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?
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 Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?
About 326 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey School: 128. Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey School and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay rank in South West?
Abbey School is unranked and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is 1506th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).