Chances Educational Support Services vs Starcross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.4 km 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
Starcross Primary School
Exeter, Devon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Chances Educational Support Services Dawlish, South West | Starcross Primary School Exeter, Devon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #414 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 20 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 206 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 33.3% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Dawlish | Exeter, Devon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chancesschool.com/ | starcross-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Starcross Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 20.
- •Chances Educational Support Services is a independent school while Starcross 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 Chances Educational Support Services better than Starcross Primary School?
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 Starcross Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dawlish and Exeter, Devon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chances Educational Support Services: 20. Starcross Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chances Educational Support Services and Starcross Primary School rank in South West?
Chances Educational Support Services is unranked and Starcross Primary School is 414th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).