Kingsteignton School vs Rydon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 830 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsteignton School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
232 students
Rydon Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
373 students
| Measure | Kingsteignton School Newton Abbot, South West | Rydon Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #910 of 1,695 | #513 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8452 of 15,697 | #5023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 232 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsteigntonschool.org | www.rydonprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rydon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 47.9).
- •Rydon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •Rydon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Rydon Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 232.
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 Kingsteignton School better than Rydon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rydon Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 47.9 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 Kingsteignton School and Rydon Primary School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsteignton School: 232. Rydon Primary School: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsteignton School and Rydon Primary School rank in South West?
Kingsteignton School is 910th of 1,695 and Rydon Primary School is 513th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).