Colyton Primary Academy vs Shute Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton Primary Academy
Colyton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
Shute Community Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
| Measure | Colyton Primary Academy Colyton, South West | Shute Community Primary School Axminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1025 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #9516 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 150 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 51.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 71% |
| 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 | Colyton | Axminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.shute-primary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shute Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 42.9).
- •Shute Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 61%).
- •Colyton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Colyton Primary Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 46.
- •Colyton Primary Academy is a academy school while Shute Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary Academy better than Shute Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shute Community Primary School ranks higher (53.6 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 Colyton Primary Academy and Shute Community Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Colyton and Axminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colyton Primary Academy: 150. Shute Community Primary School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colyton Primary Academy and Shute Community Primary School rank in South West?
Colyton Primary Academy is 1025th of 1,695 and Shute Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).