Ellacombe Church of England Academy vs St Margaret's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
St Margaret's Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
| Measure | Ellacombe Church of England Academy Torquay, South West | St Margaret's Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 1,695 | #1316 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5901 of 15,697 | #11947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 337 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| 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 | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | ellacombe-lap.co.uk/ | www.stmargaretstorbay.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellacombe Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 31.5).
- •Ellacombe Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 54%).
- •Ellacombe Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •St Margaret's Academy is the larger school with 382 students compared with 337.
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 St Margaret's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ellacombe Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 31.5 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 St Margaret's Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy: 337. St Margaret's Academy: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellacombe Church of England Academy and St Margaret's Academy rank in South West?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy is 629th of 1,695 and St Margaret's Academy is 1316th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).