Cockington Primary School vs Ellacombe Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockington Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
380 students
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
| Measure | Cockington Primary School Torquay, South West | Ellacombe Church of England Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1459 of 1,695 | #629 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13233 of 15,697 | #5901 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 380 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cockingtonprimary.org.uk | ellacombe-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ellacombe Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 24.7).
- •Ellacombe Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 46%).
- •Ellacombe Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Cockington Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 337.
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 Cockington Primary School better than Ellacombe Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ellacombe Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 24.7 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 Cockington Primary School and Ellacombe Church of England Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockington Primary School: 380. Ellacombe Church of England Academy: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockington Primary School and Ellacombe Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Cockington Primary School is 1459th of 1,695 and Ellacombe Church of England Academy is 629th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).