Brixham College vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 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
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Brixham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
56 students
| Measure | Brixham College Brixham, South West | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Brixham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #358 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3527 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,012 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,012 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 31.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.1 | – |
| town | Brixham | Brixham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brixhamcollege.co.uk/ | www.margaret-clitherow-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brixham College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.1 vs 5.9).
- •Brixham College is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 56.
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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brixham College ranks higher (20.1 vs 5.9 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 Brixham College and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brixham and Brixham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brixham College: 1,012. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brixham College and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Brixham College is 358th of 402 and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).