Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School vs UTC Plymouth
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 133 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Wedmore · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
595 students
UTC Plymouth
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
594 students
| Measure | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School Wedmore, South West | UTC Plymouth Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 402 | #356 of 402 |
| National rank | #740 of 4,090 | #3502 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 595 | 594 |
| Pupils on roll | 595 | 594 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wedmore | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hughsexey.com/ | www.utcplymouth.org |
The verdict
- •Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 20.5).
- •Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 594.
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 Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School better than UTC Plymouth?
On the Success Index (England), Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School ranks higher (76.2 vs 20.5 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 Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School and UTC Plymouth?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Wedmore and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School: 595. UTC Plymouth: 594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School and UTC Plymouth rank in South West?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is 57th of 402 and UTC Plymouth is 356th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).