Paignton Academy vs The Gryphon School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 96 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
The Gryphon School
Sherborne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,569 students
| Measure | Paignton Academy Paignton, South West | The Gryphon School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 402 | #142 of 402 |
| National rank | #3341 of 4,090 | #1544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,568 | 1,569 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,568 | 1,569 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.99 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Paignton | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.paigntonacademy.org | www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gryphon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 22.8).
- •The Gryphon School is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 1,568.
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 The Gryphon School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gryphon School ranks higher (59.0 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 The Gryphon School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Paignton and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paignton Academy: 1,568. The Gryphon School: 1,569. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paignton Academy and The Gryphon School rank in South West?
Paignton Academy is 336th of 402 and The Gryphon School is 142nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).