Budehaven Community School vs The Spires College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Budehaven Community School
Bude · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,145 students
The Spires College
Torquay · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
| Measure | Budehaven Community School Bude, South West | The Spires College Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 402 | #223 of 402 |
| National rank | #2107 of 4,090 | #2163 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,145 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,145 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | 28.0 |
| town | Bude | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk | thespirescollege.com |
The verdict
- •Budehaven Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 46.1).
- •The Spires College is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 1,145.
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 Budehaven Community School better than The Spires College?
On the Success Index (England), Budehaven Community School ranks higher (47.1 vs 46.1 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 Budehaven Community School and The Spires College?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Bude and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Budehaven Community School: 1,145. The Spires College: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Budehaven Community School and The Spires College rank in South West?
Budehaven Community School is 211th of 402 and The Spires College is 223rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).