Dawlish College vs Hazeldown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawlish College
Dawlish · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
782 students
Hazeldown School
Teignmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Dawlish College Dawlish, South West | Hazeldown School Teignmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 402 | #511 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3089 of 4,090 | #5017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 782 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 782 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dawlish | Teignmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk | www.hazeldown.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hazeldown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 27.4).
- •Dawlish College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 403.
- •Dawlish College is a academy school while Hazeldown 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 Dawlish College better than Hazeldown School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazeldown School ranks higher (64.1 vs 27.4 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 Dawlish College and Hazeldown School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dawlish and Teignmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawlish College: 782. Hazeldown School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawlish College and Hazeldown School rank in South West?
Dawlish College is 319th of 402 and Hazeldown School is 511th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).