Coombeshead Academy vs Winterstoke Hundred Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 102 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
870 students
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
870 students
| Measure | Coombeshead Academy Newton Abbot, South West | Winterstoke Hundred Academy Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #196 of 402 | #300 of 402 |
| National rank | #1992 of 4,090 | #2834 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 870 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | 24.0 | 20.7 |
| town | Newton Abbot | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk | www.winterstokehundredacademy.clf.uk |
The verdict
- •Coombeshead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 32.5).
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 Coombeshead Academy better than Winterstoke Hundred Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coombeshead Academy ranks higher (49.4 vs 32.5 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 Coombeshead Academy and Winterstoke Hundred Academy?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombeshead Academy: 870. Winterstoke Hundred Academy: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombeshead Academy and Winterstoke Hundred Academy rank in South West?
Coombeshead Academy is 196th of 402 and Winterstoke Hundred Academy is 300th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).