Great Torrington School vs Monkleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Torrington School
Torrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
Monkleigh Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Great Torrington School Torrington, South West | Monkleigh Primary School Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #293 of 402 | #85 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2720 of 4,090 | #854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 863 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 863 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 114.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Torrington | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gts.devon.sch.uk | www.monkleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Monkleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 34.5).
- •Great Torrington School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 137.
- •Great Torrington School is a academy school while Monkleigh 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 Great Torrington School better than Monkleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Monkleigh Primary School ranks higher (89.6 vs 34.5 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 Great Torrington School and Monkleigh Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Torrington and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Torrington School: 863. Monkleigh Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Torrington School and Monkleigh Primary School rank in South West?
Great Torrington School is 293rd of 402 and Monkleigh Primary School is 85th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).