King Edward VI Community College vs The Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 977 m 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
The Grove School
Totnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Community College Totnes, South West | The Grove School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #206 of 402 | #105 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2059 of 4,090 | #1101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 940 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 940 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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.the-grove-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 48.1).
- •King Edward VI Community College is the larger school with 940 students compared with 342.
- •King Edward VI Community College is a academy school while The Grove 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 King Edward VI Community College better than The Grove School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove School ranks higher (87.6 vs 48.1 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 King Edward VI Community College and The Grove School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Totnes and Totnes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Community College: 940. The Grove School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Community College and The Grove School rank in South West?
King Edward VI Community College is 206th of 402 and The Grove School is 105th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).