Kings Ash Academy vs Oldway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Oldway Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
| Measure | Kings Ash Academy Paignton, South West | Oldway Primary School Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 1,695 | #612 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11974 of 15,697 | #5783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 293 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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.oldwayschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oldway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 31.3).
- •Oldway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 60%).
- •Oldway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Oldway Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 293.
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 Oldway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldway Primary School ranks higher (60.3 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 Oldway Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Ash Academy: 293. Oldway Primary School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Ash Academy and Oldway Primary School rank in South West?
Kings Ash Academy is 1319th of 1,695 and Oldway Primary School is 612th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).