Ottery St Mary Primary School vs Sidbury Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ottery St Mary Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Sidbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
| Measure | Ottery St Mary Primary School Ottery St Mary, South West | Sidbury Church of England Primary School Sidbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1031 of 1,695 | #713 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9536 of 15,697 | #6725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 121% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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 | Ottery St Mary | Sidbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.otteryprimary.co.uk | www.sidbury.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sidbury Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 42.9).
- •Sidbury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 51%).
- •Sidbury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Ottery St Mary Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 127.
- •Ottery St Mary Primary School is a local authority school while Sidbury Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Ottery St Mary Primary School better than Sidbury Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sidbury Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 42.9 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 Ottery St Mary Primary School and Sidbury Church of England Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Ottery St Mary and Sidbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ottery St Mary Primary School: 424. Sidbury Church of England Primary School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ottery St Mary Primary School and Sidbury Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Ottery St Mary Primary School is 1031st of 1,695 and Sidbury Church of England Primary School is 713th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).