King Edward VI Community College vs Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Community College
Totnes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
940 students
Park School
TOTNES · Independent all-through · Ages 3–12
45 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Community College Totnes, South West | Park School TOTNES, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #206 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2059 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–12 |
| Students | 940 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 940 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 56.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.86 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Totnes | TOTNES |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingedwardvi.org.uk | www.parkschoolonline.com |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Community College is the larger school with 940 students compared with 45.
- •King Edward VI Community College is a academy school while Park School is a independent 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 King Edward VI Community College better than Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King Edward VI Community College and Park School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Totnes and TOTNES in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Community College: 940. Park School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Community College and Park School rank in South West?
King Edward VI Community College is 206th of 402 and Park School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).