Okehampton College vs South Tawton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okehampton College
Okehampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,066 students
South Tawton Primary School
Okehampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Okehampton College Okehampton, South West | South Tawton Primary School Okehampton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 402 | #912 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2237 of 4,090 | #8455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,066 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,066 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | – |
| town | Okehampton | Okehampton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk/ | www.southtawton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •South Tawton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 44.8).
- •Okehampton College is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 201.
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 Okehampton College better than South Tawton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Tawton Primary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 44.8 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 Okehampton College and South Tawton Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Okehampton and Okehampton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Okehampton College: 1,066. South Tawton Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Okehampton College and South Tawton Primary School rank in South West?
Okehampton College is 233rd of 402 and South Tawton Primary School is 912th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).