Cockington Primary School vs Upton St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Cockington Primary School Torquay, South West | Upton St James CofE Primary School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1459 of 1,695 | #1679 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13233 of 15,697 | #15420 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 380 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | www.upton-st-james-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cockington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.7 vs 8.2).
- •Cockington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 36%).
- •Cockington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Cockington Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 94.
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 Upton St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cockington Primary School ranks higher (24.7 vs 8.2 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 Upton St James CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockington Primary School: 380. Upton St James CofE Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockington Primary School and Upton St James CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Cockington Primary School is 1459th of 1,695 and Upton St James CofE Primary School is 1679th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).