Dawlish College vs Shaftesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 101 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
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Dawlish College Dawlish, South West | Shaftesbury School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 402 | #315 of 402 |
| National rank | #3089 of 4,090 | #3027 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 782 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 782 | 782 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.0 |
| town | Dawlish | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk | www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shaftesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 27.4).
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 Shaftesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaftesbury School ranks higher (28.8 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 Shaftesbury School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Dawlish and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawlish College: 782. Shaftesbury School: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawlish College and Shaftesbury School rank in South West?
Dawlish College is 319th of 402 and Shaftesbury School is 315th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).