Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School vs South Devon Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
South Devon Steiner School
Dartington · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
215 students
| Measure | Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School Totnes, South West | South Devon Steiner School Dartington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #346 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3433 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 54 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 56.3% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Totnes | Dartington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.diptford.thelink.academy/website | www.southdevonsteinerschool.org |
The verdict
- •Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.7 vs 21.4).
- •South Devon Steiner School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 54.
- •Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School is a academy school while South Devon Steiner School is a independent 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 Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School better than South Devon Steiner School?
On the Success Index (England), Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School ranks higher (22.7 vs 21.4 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 Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School and South Devon Steiner School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Totnes and Dartington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School: 54. South Devon Steiner School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School and South Devon Steiner School rank in South West?
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School is unranked and South Devon Steiner School is 346th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).