Ilsham Church of England Academy vs The Spires College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
The Spires College
Torquay · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
| Measure | Ilsham Church of England Academy Torquay, South West | The Spires College Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 1,695 | #223 of 402 |
| National rank | #789 of 15,697 | #2163 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 176 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.0 |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | ilsham-lap.co.uk/ | thespirescollege.com |
The verdict
- •Ilsham Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 46.1).
- •The Spires College is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 176.
- •Ilsham Church of England Academy is a academy school while The Spires College 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 Ilsham Church of England Academy better than The Spires College?
On the Success Index (England), Ilsham Church of England Academy ranks higher (90.1 vs 46.1 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 Ilsham Church of England Academy and The Spires College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilsham Church of England Academy: 176. The Spires College: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilsham Church of England Academy and The Spires College rank in South West?
Ilsham Church of England Academy is 76th of 1,695 and The Spires College is 223rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).