Kingsbridge Academy vs Salcombe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsbridge Academy
Kingsbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,199 students
Salcombe Church of England Primary School
Salcombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
| Measure | Kingsbridge Academy Kingsbridge, South West | Salcombe Church of England Primary School Salcombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 402 | #1397 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #889 of 4,090 | #12637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,199 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | – |
| town | Kingsbridge | Salcombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsbridgecollege.org.uk/ | www.salcombe-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsbridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 27.9).
- •Kingsbridge Academy is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 80.
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 Kingsbridge Academy better than Salcombe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsbridge Academy ranks higher (72.8 vs 27.9 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 Kingsbridge Academy and Salcombe Church of England Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kingsbridge and Salcombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsbridge Academy: 1,199. Salcombe Church of England Primary School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsbridge Academy and Salcombe Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Kingsbridge Academy is 67th of 402 and Salcombe Church of England Primary School is 1397th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).