Furzeham Primary School vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furzeham Primary School
Brixham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
257 students
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Brixham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
56 students
| Measure | Furzeham Primary School Brixham, South West | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Brixham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1027 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #9523 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 257 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 31.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Brixham | Brixham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.furzehamprimary.org | www.margaret-clitherow-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Furzeham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 5.9).
- •Furzeham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 29%).
- •Furzeham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Furzeham Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 56.
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 Furzeham Primary School better than St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Furzeham Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 5.9 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 Furzeham Primary School and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brixham and Brixham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furzeham Primary School: 257. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furzeham Primary School and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Furzeham Primary School is 1027th of 1,695 and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).