Otterton Church of England Primary School vs St John's 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.
Otterton Church of England Primary School
Budleigh Salterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
43 students
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students
| Measure | Otterton Church of England Primary School Budleigh Salterton, South West | St John's School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #398 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #4045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 43 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 51.2% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Budleigh Salterton | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.otterton.thelink.academy | www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Otterton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 4.8).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 43.
- •Otterton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St John's School is a independent 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 Otterton Church of England Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Otterton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 4.8 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 Otterton Church of England Primary School and St John's School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Otterton Church of England Primary School: 43. St John's School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Otterton Church of England Primary School and St John's School rank in South West?
Otterton Church of England Primary School is unranked and St John's School is 398th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).