Colyton Grammar School vs Musbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton Grammar School
Colyton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,083 students
Musbury Primary School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
53 students
| Measure | Colyton Grammar School Colyton, South West | Musbury Primary School Axminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #35 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,083 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,083 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 78.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 47.7 | – |
| town | Colyton | Axminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.colytongrammar.com | www.musbury-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colyton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 26.9).
- •Colyton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 53.
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 Colyton Grammar School better than Musbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colyton Grammar School ranks higher (97.8 vs 26.9 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 Colyton Grammar School and Musbury Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Colyton and Axminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colyton Grammar School: 1,083. Musbury Primary School: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colyton Grammar School and Musbury Primary School rank in South West?
Colyton Grammar School is 3rd of 402 and Musbury Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).