Black Torrington Church of England Primary School vs Shebbear College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
Beaworthy · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
3 students
Shebbear College
Beaworthy · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
243 students
| Measure | Black Torrington Church of England Primary School Beaworthy, South West | Shebbear College Beaworthy, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #162 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1761 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 3 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 3 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 5.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.3 |
| town | Beaworthy | Beaworthy |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blacktorrington.devon.sch.uk | www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shebbear College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 26.9).
- •Shebbear College is the larger school with 243 students compared with 3.
- •Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Shebbear College is a independent 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 Black Torrington Church of England Primary School better than Shebbear College?
On the Success Index (England), Shebbear College ranks higher (54.2 vs 26.9 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 Black Torrington Church of England Primary School and Shebbear College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Beaworthy and Beaworthy in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School: 3. Shebbear College: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Torrington Church of England Primary School and Shebbear College rank in South West?
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is unranked and Shebbear College is 162nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).