Decoy Primary School vs South Devon UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 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
South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
184 students
| Measure | Decoy Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | South Devon UTC Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,695 | #389 of 402 |
| National rank | #13161 of 15,697 | #3875 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 443 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 30.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 25.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 10.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 27.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.decoyschool.co.uk | southdevonutc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Decoy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 13.1).
- •Decoy Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 184.
- •Decoy Primary School is a local authority school while South Devon UTC is a academy 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 Decoy Primary School better than South Devon UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Decoy Primary School ranks higher (25.1 vs 13.1 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 South Devon UTC?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Decoy Primary School: 443. South Devon UTC: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Decoy Primary School and South Devon UTC rank in South West?
Decoy Primary School is 1452nd of 1,695 and South Devon UTC is 389th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).