Chances Educational Support Services vs Dawlish College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 285 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chances Educational Support Services
Dawlish · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
20 students
Dawlish College
Dawlish · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
782 students
| Measure | Chances Educational Support Services Dawlish, South West | Dawlish College Dawlish, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #319 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3089 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 20 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 782 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 33.3% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dawlish | Dawlish |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chancesschool.com/ | www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dawlish College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 20.
- •Chances Educational Support Services is a independent school while Dawlish College 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 Chances Educational Support Services better than Dawlish College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chances Educational Support Services and Dawlish College?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Dawlish and Dawlish in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chances Educational Support Services: 20. Dawlish College: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chances Educational Support Services and Dawlish College rank in South West?
Chances Educational Support Services is unranked and Dawlish College is 319th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).