Hawkchurch Church of England School vs Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkchurch Church of England School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
43 students
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Thorncombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
34 students
| Measure | Hawkchurch Church of England School Axminster, South West | Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Thorncombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 43 | 34 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 34 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 44.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Axminster | Thorncombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hawkchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysthorncombe.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 15.7).
- •Hawkchurch Church of England School is the larger school with 43 students compared with 34.
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 Hawkchurch Church of England School better than Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (37.3 vs 15.7 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 Hawkchurch Church of England School and Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Axminster and Thorncombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkchurch Church of England School: 43. Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 34. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkchurch Church of England School and Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Hawkchurch Church of England School is unranked and Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).