Ottery St Mary Primary School vs Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 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
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students
| Measure | Ottery St Mary Primary School Ottery St Mary, South West | Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1031 of 1,695 | #1424 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9536 of 15,697 | #12915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.otteryprimary.co.uk | www.tipton-stjohn.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ottery St Mary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 26.5).
- •Ottery St Mary Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 50%).
- •Ottery St Mary Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Ottery St Mary Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 83.
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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ottery St Mary Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 26.5 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ottery St Mary Primary School: 424. Tipton St John Church of England Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ottery St Mary Primary School and Tipton St John Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Ottery St Mary Primary School is 1031st of 1,695 and Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is 1424th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).