Farway Church of England Primary School vs Honiton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farway Church of England Primary School
Colyton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
33 students
Honiton Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
420 students
| Measure | Farway Church of England Primary School Colyton, South West | Honiton Primary School Honiton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #972 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #8971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 33 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 33 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Colyton | Honiton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.farway.devon.sch.uk | www.honitonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Honiton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 28.5).
- •Honiton Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 33.
- •Farway Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Honiton 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 Farway Church of England Primary School better than Honiton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Honiton Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 28.5 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 Farway Church of England Primary School and Honiton Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Colyton and Honiton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farway Church of England Primary School: 33. Honiton Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farway Church of England Primary School and Honiton Primary School rank in South West?
Farway Church of England Primary School is unranked and Honiton Primary School is 972nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).