Kings Ash Academy vs Marldon Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
293 students
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Paignton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Kings Ash Academy Paignton, South West | Marldon Church of England Primary School Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 1,695 | #336 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11974 of 15,697 | #3395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 293 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Paignton | Paignton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsashacademy.org/ | www.marldon-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marldon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 31.3).
- •Marldon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Marldon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Kings Ash Academy is the larger school with 293 students compared with 216.
- •Kings Ash Academy is a academy school while Marldon Church of England Primary 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 Kings Ash Academy better than Marldon Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marldon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 31.3 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 Kings Ash Academy and Marldon Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Ash Academy: 293. Marldon Church of England Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Ash Academy and Marldon Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Kings Ash Academy is 1319th of 1,695 and Marldon Church of England Primary School is 336th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).