Paignton Academy vs Roselands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paignton Academy
Paignton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,568 students
Roselands Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
| Measure | Paignton Academy Paignton, South West | Roselands Primary School Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 402 | #1202 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3341 of 4,090 | #11045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,568 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,568 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Paignton | Paignton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.paigntonacademy.org | roselandsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Roselands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 22.8).
- •Paignton Academy is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 315.
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 Paignton Academy better than Roselands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Roselands Primary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 22.8 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 Paignton Academy and Roselands Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paignton Academy: 1,568. Roselands Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paignton Academy and Roselands Primary School rank in South West?
Paignton Academy is 336th of 402 and Roselands Primary School is 1202nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).