Abbotskerswell Primary School vs Canada Hill Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotskerswell Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Canada Hill Community Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
344 students
| Measure | Abbotskerswell Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Canada Hill Community Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #532 of 1,695 | #285 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5128 of 15,697 | #2802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbotskerswell-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.canadahill.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 63.5).
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 71%).
- •Abbotskerswell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 102.
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 Abbotskerswell Primary School better than Canada Hill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canada Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 63.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbotskerswell Primary School and Canada Hill Community Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotskerswell Primary School: 102. Canada Hill Community Primary School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotskerswell Primary School and Canada Hill Community Primary School rank in South West?
Abbotskerswell Primary School is 532nd of 1,695 and Canada Hill Community Primary School is 285th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).