Dawlish College vs Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 4.5 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
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
748 students
| Measure | Dawlish College Dawlish, South West | Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Teignmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 402 | #242 of 402 |
| National rank | #3089 of 4,090 | #2375 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 782 | 748 |
| Pupils on roll | 782 | 748 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 62.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Dawlish | Teignmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk | www.teignmouthsecondary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 27.4).
- •Dawlish College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 748.
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 Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road?
On the Success Index (England), Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road ranks higher (41.6 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 Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Dawlish and Teignmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawlish College: 782. Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road: 748. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawlish College and Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road rank in South West?
Dawlish College is 319th of 402 and Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road is 242nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).