Decoy Primary School vs Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students
| Measure | Decoy Primary School Newton Abbot, South West | Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,695 | #1179 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13161 of 15,697 | #10816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 443 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.decoyschool.co.uk | www.wolborough.thelink.academy |
The verdict
- •Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 25.1).
- •Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 48%).
- •Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Decoy Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 189.
- •Decoy Primary School is a local authority school while Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School 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 Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School ranks higher (37.0 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 Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School?
About 1.5 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. Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Decoy Primary School and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School rank in South West?
Decoy Primary School is 1452nd of 1,695 and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School is 1179th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).