Brixham College vs Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brixham College
Brixham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,012 students
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
| Measure | Brixham College Brixham, South West | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #358 of 402 | #10 of 402 |
| National rank | #3527 of 4,090 | #99 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,012 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,012 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 71.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.4% | 95.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.7% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | 6.24 |
| A level points per entry | 23.1 | 43.0 |
| town | Brixham | Brixham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brixhamcollege.co.uk/ | www.churstongrammar.com/ |
The verdict
- •Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 20.1).
- •Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 1,012.
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 Brixham College better than Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy ranks higher (95.5 vs 20.1 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 Brixham College and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Brixham and Brixham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brixham College: 1,012. Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brixham College and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy rank in South West?
Brixham College is 358th of 402 and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is 10th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).