Decoy Primary School vs Kingsway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 172 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decoy Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Kingsway Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
| Measure | Decoy Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Kingsway Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,695 | #505 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13161 of 15,697 | #4968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 443 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.decoyschool.co.uk | www.kingswayprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 25.1).
- •Kingsway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 48%).
- •Kingsway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Kingsway Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 443.
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 Decoy Primary School better than Kingsway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsway Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 25.1 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 Decoy Primary School and Kingsway Primary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Decoy Primary School: 443. Kingsway Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Decoy Primary School and Kingsway Primary School rank in South West?
Decoy Primary School is 1452nd of 1,695 and Kingsway Primary School is 505th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).