Ellacombe Church of England Academy vs Norton Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 115 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
Norton Hill Primary School
Midsomer Norton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
| Measure | Ellacombe Church of England Academy Torquay, South West | Norton Hill Primary School Midsomer Norton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #629 of 1,695 | #28 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5901 of 15,697 | #329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 337 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 53.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Torquay | Midsomer Norton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | ellacombe-lap.co.uk/ | www.nortonhillprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Norton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 59.7).
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 Ellacombe Church of England Academy better than Norton Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Hill Primary School ranks higher (94.9 vs 59.7 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 Ellacombe Church of England Academy and Norton Hill Primary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Midsomer Norton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy: 337. Norton Hill Primary School: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellacombe Church of England Academy and Norton Hill Primary School rank in South West?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy is 629th of 1,695 and Norton Hill Primary School is 28th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).