Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy vs Furzeham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
Furzeham Primary School
Brixham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
257 students
| Measure | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham, South West | Furzeham Primary School Brixham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 402 | #1027 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #99 of 4,090 | #9523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,062 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.0 | – |
| town | Brixham | Brixham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.churstongrammar.com/ | www.furzehamprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 42.9).
- •Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 257.
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 Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy better than Furzeham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy ranks higher (95.5 vs 42.9 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 Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy and Furzeham Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Brixham and Brixham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy: 1,062. Furzeham Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy and Furzeham Primary School rank in South West?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is 10th of 402 and Furzeham Primary School is 1027th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).