Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School vs Curledge Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Curledge Street Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
439 students
| Measure | Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Paignton, South West | Curledge Street Academy Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #545 of 1,695 | #1190 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5252 of 15,697 | #10924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Paignton | Paignton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.collatonstmaryprimary.org | curledgestreetacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 36.5).
- •Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Curledge Street Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 199.
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 Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School better than Curledge Street Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 36.5 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 Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School and Curledge Street Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School: 199. Curledge Street Academy: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School and Curledge Street Academy rank in South West?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is 545th of 1,695 and Curledge Street Academy is 1190th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).