Bere Alston Primary Academy vs Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bere Alston Primary Academy
Yelverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Bere Alston Primary Academy Yelverton, South West | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1539 of 1,695 | #1506 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13809 of 15,697 | #13578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 106 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 50.5% | 60.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Yelverton | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berealston.devon.sch.uk/ | www.priory-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.7 vs 21.1).
- •Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 28%).
- •Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is the larger school with 107 students compared with 106.
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 Bere Alston Primary Academy better than Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay ranks higher (22.7 vs 21.1 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 Bere Alston Primary Academy and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Yelverton and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bere Alston Primary Academy: 106. Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bere Alston Primary Academy and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay rank in South West?
Bere Alston Primary Academy is 1539th of 1,695 and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is 1506th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).