Canada Hill Community Primary School vs Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canada Hill Community Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
344 students
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students
| Measure | Canada Hill Community Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #285 of 1,695 | #1179 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2802 of 15,697 | #10816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 344 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.canadahill.devon.sch.uk | www.wolborough.thelink.academy |
The verdict
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 37.0).
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 63%).
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 189.
- •Canada Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School is a academy 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 Canada Hill Community Primary School better than Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canada Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 37.0 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 Canada Hill Community Primary School and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canada Hill Community Primary School: 344. Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canada Hill Community Primary School and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School rank in South West?
Canada Hill Community Primary School is 285th of 1,695 and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School is 1179th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).