Abbey School vs The Spires College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 742 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
The Spires College
Torquay · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
| Measure | Abbey School Torquay, South West | The Spires College Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #223 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #2163 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 128 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.0 |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeyschool.co.uk | thespirescollege.com |
The verdict
- •The Spires College is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 128.
- •Abbey School is a independent school while The Spires College 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 Abbey School better than The Spires College?
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 The Spires College?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey School: 128. The Spires College: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey School and The Spires College rank in South West?
Abbey School is unranked and The Spires College is 223rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).