Exmouth Community College vs The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,031 students
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
| Measure | Exmouth Community College Exmouth, South West | The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 402 | #882 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2007 of 4,090 | #8209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 2,031 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,031 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Exmouth | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | exmouthcollege.org/ | www.beacon-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.2 vs 49.1).
- •Exmouth Community College is the larger school with 2,031 students compared with 151.
- •Exmouth Community College is a academy school while The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School is a local authority 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 Exmouth Community College better than The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Exmouth Community College and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Exmouth and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exmouth Community College: 2,031. The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exmouth Community College and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School rank in South West?
Exmouth Community College is 198th of 402 and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School is 882nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).