Chulmleigh Community College vs South Molton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chulmleigh Community College
Chulmleigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
735 students
South Molton Community College
South Molton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Chulmleigh Community College Chulmleigh, South West | South Molton Community College South Molton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 402 | #137 of 402 |
| National rank | #660 of 4,090 | #1509 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 735 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 735 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.4% | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.1% | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.25 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chulmleigh | South Molton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk/ | www.smcc.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chulmleigh Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 59.7).
- •Chulmleigh Community College is the larger school with 735 students compared with 656.
- •Chulmleigh Community College is a academy school while South Molton Community College is a local authority 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 Chulmleigh Community College better than South Molton Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Chulmleigh Community College ranks higher (78.8 vs 59.7 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 Chulmleigh Community College and South Molton Community College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Chulmleigh and South Molton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chulmleigh Community College: 735. South Molton Community College: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chulmleigh Community College and South Molton Community College rank in South West?
Chulmleigh Community College is 48th of 402 and South Molton Community College is 137th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).